Puerto Madero

Puerto Madero
From top to bottom and left to right:
The ARA Uruguay in Dock 4, Building in Dock 1, the Costanera Sur and the Puente de la Mujer
Location of Puerto Madero within Buenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Autonomous CityBuenos Aires
ComunaC1
Area
 • Total
2.1 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
6,629
 • Density3,200/km2 (8,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-3 (ART)

Puerto Madero, also known within the urban planning community as the Puerto Madero Waterfront, is a barrio of Buenos Aires in the Central Business District. Occupying a significant portion of the Río de la Plata riverbank, it is the site of several high-rise buildings and luxurious hotels, featuring the latest architectural trends. Puerto Madero has by far the highest property values of any barrio within Buenos Aires, surpassing the second-highest twofold.