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Technical Specifications:
Location: besides the natural reserve from Dársena Sur to Dársena Norte.
Neighbourhood: Puerto Madero
Opening: 1918 (as a resort)
Buses: 4, 29, 33, 53, 54, 64, 86, 129, 130, 152, 154, 159, 168, 186
It is the biggest green areas in Buenos Aires, with 350 hectares. This area hosts hundreds of native flora and fauna species from the "chaco-pampeana" prairie, and from de Río de la Plata banks.
During the 70's and the 80's, debris was used for landfills along the south riverside path.
The lands gained to the river were colonized by the local flora and fauna and the area was declared natural reserve and reserve zone in 1986.
There are pastureland of pampas grass and typical alder trees forests from the region, different bird species, mammals, amphibious, and reptiles.
The paths of the "Reserva", that reach the river, can be travelled on foot or by bicycle, or participating of a guided-tour.
Costanera Sur
Technical Specifications:
Location: besides the natural reserve from Dársena Sur to Dársena Norte.
Neighbourhood: Puerto Madero
Opening: 1918 (as a resort)
Buses: 4, 29, 33, 53, 54, 64, 86, 129, 130, 152, 154, 159, 168, 186
It is one of the most popular walks in Buenos Aires since nearly a century. The people go to the Costanera to ride on a bicycle, to run, or to spend the day with their families.
In 1918 the municipal resort was opened at the costanera, and its beaches became into the most popular from the Río de la Plata. Many restaurants and show halls were opened in the 40's and the 50's, where the "tangueros" and comedy actors, such as Aníbal Troilo or José "Pepitito" Marrone used to perform at night. Since 1960 the walk lost significance, mostly because of the river contamination, which caused the prohibition to bath in its waters.
In the 90's and in 2000, the costanera and the boulevards parks were restored.
Many people visit the costanera during day and night, especially on weekends. Many "carritos" are in its wide sidewalks. (food stands specialized in pork meat sandwiches.)
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