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| Yes, you can get Free Hugs in Buenos Aires! |
Sunday, October 29 - Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires
Our hotel, the Alvear Icon Hotel, is located in the Puerto Madero section of Buenos Aires. The Puerto Madero is a renovated dock area located near the Rio de la Plata. It was orginally built up as the port and shipyard for Buenos Aires, according to a plan by a business merchant, Eduardo Madero, in 1882. In recent years, its old docks and warehouses have been gentrified and converted to restaurants, living spaces and upscale businesses.
Wikipedia says that for several decades, this district has held the title of being the "Most Expensive Neighborhood in Latin America", for having the highest prices per square meter. It also is the location for the Alvear Tower, which is the tallest residential tower in Argentina.
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| The location of our hotel is in the Puerto Madero district, adjacent to the Rio de la Plata. |
We enjoyed a walk around the neighborhood. It's a very busy spring Sunday, with lots of families out enjoying the parks and cafes. The temperature was comfortable at about 72 degrees - cooled by the rain, as yesterday it had been in the high 80's. As you walk around, you can see the shipyard, warehouse and dock structures which have been incorporated into the local landscape.
A pretty white bridge, the Puente de la Mujer, designed by Santiago Calatrava, was the focal point for much activity. Groups of teens were riding bikes and skateboards, expertly performing many tricks and watching carefully to see who was watching them. (Ah, the Eternal Dance!)
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