Puerto Madero, its history and architecture. 2 hour guided tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  We will tell you about its history and its function during the colonial period. Building scene of the May Revolution of 1810. Characters and events around the Cabildo that would be the beginning of the independence of Argentina. Its various transformations over time and its relationship with Plaza de Mayo and Av. de Mayo.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Casa Rosada (Pass by)

  At the time of the foundation, the city was born in the Plaza de Mayo. There we find the building that would colonize the coast. The fort of Buenos Aires. Over time, it would be transformed into the old Taylor Customs building with its large passenger wharf. Over time, it would undergo transformations, becoming the Post Office and Telegraph building to later be converted, from the 1880s, into the current Casa Rosada. Building symbol of the national executive power.

  Admission ticket free
• 2

  The founding place of the City of Buenos Aires in 1580. The monument to Juan de Garay. The transformation of the sector going from the first cemetery of the city called "Hueco de las Animas". The first Teatro Colón and current Banco Nación building by the architect Alejandro Bustillo

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  In the first year of the May Revolution of 1810, the first patriotic monument of the country was built. Witness of celebrations, protests, demonstrations and revolutions throughout Argentine history. We will tell you about its various transformations, myths and legends around the Pyramid of May.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  We will tell you about the founding of the city of Pedro de Mendoza and how Buenos Aires began to grow towards the south around the Port of La Boca.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  We will tell you about the transformation of the coast and the growth of the city occupying lands of the Río de la Plata. The construction of new buildings such as the great Palacio de Correos (Actual CCK) and its relationship with the center of power of the Plaza de Mayo and other infrastructures such as Puerto Madero. We will tell you its history and its architecture.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Puente de la Mujer

  We will tell you about the Puente de La Mujer. Its author, the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Its strategic location and its relationship with the main artery of Av. De Mayo. The project, the influence of tango in its design and the story behind its inauguration on a tragic day for Argentina. On December 20, 2001.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7

  At Dock 3 we will tell you about the construction of Puerto Madero. The history of the immigrants, their way of life and the conflicts surrounding the project. Its failure and the construction of a new port with the design of Madero's rival. The engineer Huergo. In turn, we will tell you about the growth of the city and the recovery of the sector to become the most expensive neighborhood in the city and its incredible office and housing towers. The consolidation of a neighborhood from the 90s with the arrival of international corporations. International and local historical economic and social context manifested in Puerto Madero and its architecture

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  We will tell you the geographical location of Puerto Madero. Political visions and economic visions. The relationship with the Plaza de Mayo and the various government control buildings such as the Casa Rosada. In turn, its location in relation to the various railway stations and old hidden and abandoned train tracks.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  We will tell you about the history of Puerto Madero. The reason for this project. Europe as a reference and the relationship between design and English projects. Myths and legends around its planning

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will tell you the story behind the Sarmiento Frigate in a context of high conflict with Chile at the beginning of the 20th century and the military escalation of both countries. A military career that could lead to an armed conflict.

  Admission ticket free
• 10

  We will tell you about the docks. Its brick architecture. Its operation. The relationship of the buildings with the docks, the cranes and the logistics movement of the ships entering through the south waterfront and leaving through the north dock. The English imprint at the time of its planning and construction.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  We will tell you about the history of the Buenos Aires Customs. Its architecture looking at Europe as a reference to follow. Its French academic architecture. Its logic and its relationship with the Plaza Perón that is located in front of the main façade.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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