10. - The Monumento Plus Ultra Monument
It is located in the old jetty and is a ostentatious winged figure made out of bronze. It is the work of the Spaniard Jose Lorda to commemorate the achievement of the successful flight made by hydroplane Plus Ultra, which crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the city of Madrid, in Spain, all the way to the city of Buenos Aires, in 1926.

11. - The Parque Natural y Reserva Ecolgica Costanera Sur Natural Park and Ecological Reserve
The origin of this huge park and reserve is due to the land fillings made to gain land over the river in 1970. It has an interpretation centre and a tour where, through different paths, an variety of vegetal and animal species can be observed in a setting that reproduces the ecological habitat, characteristic of the coastal area of Rio de la Plata.

There is a multiplicity of flora and fauna in this enormous reserve. Lagoons, flooded areas, pastures, weeds, willows, alders, poplars, ducks, cranes, lizards, thrushes and frigate birds, among almost a hundred species.

There are three extensive lagoons that stand out in this natural reserve called:" Laguna de las Gaviotas", surrounded by the Paths called the Senderos del Medio- or the Middle Paths, de los Alisos or of the Alders and de Los Lagartos or of the Lizards; la Laguna de los Patos or Ducks' Lagoon, surrounded by the Senderos de los Lagartos or of the Lizards, de los Plumerillos or of the red-flowered Mimosa; and the Lake of the Coipus and, to end, the Costanera Sur Boulevard.

The Recreation Beach is found between the Alders and Willows Paths.

The ecological reserve offers the visitor different tracks, leisure and relaxation spaces, picnic benches and interesting points for sightseeing. It is perfectly taken care of and assisted by park guards belonging to Argentinean Wildlife Foundation that protects since 1986 the typical flora and fauna found in its 350 hectares.

Visiting hours run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Mondays through Fridays (during Southern Hemisphere's summer it remains open until 7:00 PM) Saturdays and Sundays there are guided tours from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. New and Full Moon hikes are highly recommended, starting at 8:30 PM and at 8:00 PM.

The park borders almost all the Costanera Av, the Dr. Tristan A. Rodriguez Av and its continuation, called the Intendente Carlos M. Noel Av that constitute part of Costanera Sur. Entrance is through Tristan A. Rodriguez Av 1550. Tel. 4315-1320.

12. - The Porteo Building
It is a 25 naves and 15,500 square metres reinterpreted building constructed between Dike 2 and the current Micaela Bastidas Park, in 1902. It is and will be a Historic Heritage Site of the city. At first the building was used as a grain storage, built at the beginning of the XX century English industrial architectural style, distinguished by its brick pilasters and cornices. This structure was transformed into 79 classy apartments, a spa hotel, a disco and an art gallery by the entrepreneurial new architects.

13. - The "El Sueo de la Esfera" - "The Dream of the Sphere"
Sculpture Eduardo Pla's sculpture named "El Sueo de la Esfera" (The Dream of the Sphere), absolutely different and totally covered with neon lights, is the first luminous sculpture in the city, It has been placed in the crossing of the of Olga Cossenttini and Manuela Saenz Sts. The entrance is through the Conventions Centre's doors at the Puerto Madero Hilton Hotel.

14. - The Buenos Aires Casino
For those who are attracted by gambling, this neighbourhood has a casino called Buenos Aires, opened 24/7, aboard a steamboat similar to those that used to sail through the Mississippi river in the United States. The royal casino, located at just five minutes from downtown, has roulettes, black jack, poker, dice and slot machines. In addition, it has free of charge valet parking areas. If a visitor wishes tempt his luck, he can also enjoy an exquisite dinner at the boat's restaurant, called "Sobre Aguas" (Over Waters). It is anchored at Elvira Rawson de Dellepiane in the Southern Basin, Buenos Aires Port. Tel. 4363-3100.

15. - The Costanera Sur
This area that has been recently reconstructed is a traditional and amusing boulevard. During the weekends there are craftsmanship open fairs and street performances. The traditional choripn (sausage sandwich) trolleys are waiting here, as well as many other food stands. On Costanera Sur, on the banks of the Rio de la Plata.

16.- The Ex Gran Hotel de Inmigrantes - Former Immigrants Grand Hotel. Northern Basin
Centre of a complex that was intended to the reception of immigrants during the first half of the XX century. Currently it can be visited as a museum.

HOW TO GET THERE

Bus Lines 2, 9, 10, 20, 22, 24, 25, 28, 29, 33, 46, 53, 54, 61, 64, 86, 93, 126, 142, 143, 152 and 159.