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Escaping the city's hustle and bustle with a walk or bike ride through the unique
Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur , wild wetlands where you can spot birds or perhaps a
nutria or iguana.
Strolling down the scenic and vehicle-free cobbled lanes next to Puerto Madero's
dikes.
Visiting the Colección de Arte Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat , the contemporary mu-
seum showing the collection of Argentina's richest woman.
Eating lunch or dinner at an upscale restaurant with a water view - it'll be pricey but
good.
Seeing what's being exhibited at the slick new Faena Arts Center .
Explore: Puerto Madero
Put on your most comfortable walking shoes, because you'll be on your feet all day here.
You can start walking pretty much anywhere and make a big loop around the dikes,
though if you start at the tourist office (under an old cargo crane at Dique 4), you can pick
up some practical information and a map.
There are a few interesting museums around the dikes, including the Colección de Arte
Amalia Lacroze de Fortabat (also called Museo Fortabat). This shiny, glassy museum is in
a cutting-edge building and art lovers shouldn't miss it. Another quirky place is the Museo
Fragata Sarmiento. Walk the plank, pay your ticket and explore all the fascinating holds of
this naval vessel. The Corbeta Uruguay, a couple blocks away, is another similar 'ship'
museum. In between these two is the Puente de la Mujer - a pedestrian bridge that you'll
be tempted to cross.
When you get towards the south, cut east on R Vera Peñaloza and look for the elegant
fountain called La Fuente de las Nereidas. Just beyond is the southern entrance to the
marshy Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, which offers the only real nature walk (or bike
ride) in central BA. It's a peaceful place full of reedy lagoons, wildlife and dirt paths, and
you can get a close-up look at the muddy waters of the Río de la Plata. The reserve is a
sharp contrast to the upscale lofts, restaurants and hotels nearby, and thankfully it's avail-
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