Welcome to the El Faro Towers, also known as Torres El Faro or El Faro Complex, a striking pair of twin interconnected residential skyscrapers soaring above the neighborhood of Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Completed between 2003 and 2005, these 160-meter (520-foot) glass and reinforced concrete structures held the record as the tallest buildings in both the city and the entire country until 2009. If you are exploring the redeveloped docklands of Puerto Madero, you will want to admire this modern architectural landmark.
As you view the twin highrises, look for their symmetrical glass windows, aluminum detailing, and the four sky bridges that link the two 46-story buildings together aerial-style. Inside the complex, residents enjoy amenities including outdoor pools, a tennis court, a spa, a sauna, gyms, and a solarium, alongside a unique reading and relaxation room positioned high up on the top sky bridge. The surrounding area adds to the draw, placing you within easy reach of local dockland restaurants, ferry piers along the river, nearby markets, a bookstore, and the nearby Buenos Aires Ecological Reserve.
It offers a captivating glimpse into contemporary Argentine urban architecture.
What to see at El Faro Towers
- Twin 160-meter highrise skyscrapers made of reinforced concrete and glass
- Four aerial sky bridges interweaving the two interconnected towers
- Top sky bridge featuring a reading and relaxation room
- Former tallest structures in Buenos Aires and Argentina from 2003 to 2009
- Prime location in Puerto Madero near docks, markets, and the ecological reserve
Visiting tips
Take time to stroll the surrounding Puerto Madero neighborhood to snap great photos of the towers' sky bridges from the nearby river docks and natural reserve.
How long: 30-60 minutes · Best time: Late afternoon
How to get there & what’s nearby
El Faro Towers is easy to reach on Buenos Aires’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Colón Theater and Cabildo of Buenos Aires. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Buenos Aires travel guide.
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