Travel Tips
Puerto Madero Ecological Reserve
by admin on giu.29, 2010, under Buenos Aires Guide, Tourist Attractions, Travel Tips
In the district of Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, is the enchanting Ecological Reserve, La Reserva Ecológica de Buenos Aires, also known as Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur, declared natural park in the 1980’s.
The Ecological Reserve of Puerto Madero stretches for 865 acres, that is to say 3.50 square kilometres. It was formed by waste materials that piled up over the years, and finally turned into a sample of Pampa: the fertile South American lowlands where the dominant vegetation are grassy praire and grass steppe, well famous for containing unique wildlife.
Trees are rare in the Ecological Reserve of Puerto Madero, with the exception of willows, acacias and ceibos. While as for fauna, flamingos, ducks, nutrias, parrots and egrets are in abundance.
The Ecological Reserve of Puerto Madero is an ideal place to visit when you need to take a break from the city. Many paths leading to the Ecological Reserve allow you to observe the unspoilt nature from a close perspective and enjoy some activities like cycling, birdwatching and strolling.


