Tigre Delta

Delta del Paraná, Tigre

A waterside town in the Paraná River Delta. It is an hour by train from Buenos Aires, where you can take a wooden boat through the channels past stilt houses and visit the fruit port market. It makes an easy half-day escape from the city.

Tigre lies 30 kilometers north of Buenos Aires, at the entrance to the Paraná River Delta. It was named in the 19th century for the hunting of American jaguars. In the early 20th century it was a rowing and holiday resort for the upper class, and today it is a weekend water-country retreat for locals. To get there, take a Mitre line train from Retiro station, which takes about an hour (use a SUBE card, as fares are very low). Alternatively, take the slower but more scenic Tren de la Costa sightseeing train, or take a riverboat up from Puerto Madero (about 2.5 hours). The core experience is a boat tour of the delta. The Estación Fluvial (river station) has sightseeing boats run by several companies, lasting 1 to 2 hours and costing roughly ARS 15,000 to 25,000. They pass through the channels of the Luján and Sarmiento rivers. The banks are lined with stilt wooden houses, rowing clubs, old mansions and onboard grocery shops. Residents get around by lancha colectiva, a collective water bus. You can also ride these between stops, which is cheaper and more flexible. If your budget allows, spend a night at a guesthouse in the channels and try kayaking. The Puerto de Frutos fruit port market in town is busiest on weekends and sells wicker, wood crafts, honey and furniture. The Museo de Arte Tigre is a French-style palace beside the delta. It was formerly a casino and club, and it is open Wednesday to Sunday. Parque de la Costa amusement park is good for families. The Paseo Victorica riverside promenade has rowing clubs and restaurants where you can eat river fish. Plan half a day to a full day, leaving in the morning and returning in the afternoon. In summer, bring insect repellent. The river water is murky after rain, but this doesn't affect boat trips.

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