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Buenos Aires Tigre & San Isidro

The riverside city of Tigre is the gateway to the Delta - a unique network of rivers, streams and islands surrounded by dense flora and fauna. Although Tigre is just half an hour’s drive out of Buenos Aires, it feels like another world. It is full of rowing clubs, boats and crumbling mansions (some now refurbished).

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The best way to see the Delta is from the water. Boat trips leave frequently from Tigre and rowing boats, canoes and kayaks can be hired. Visitors can spend a day on the water, having lunch on an island and then exploring Tigre town by foot, or stay a few nights in one of the island hotels. This is an excellent area for bird watching and wildlife spotting. Look out for hummingbirds, parrots and if you are lucky, capybaras. 

 

San Isidro is a smart residential area north of the city. Many of its grand houses and buildings date back to the 18th century and were the homes of Argentina’s aristocracy. San Isidro has excellent golf courses, a lively nautical community and one of the biggest racecourses in America. Visitors should explore the centre by foot, including the neo-Gothic cathedral and the Juan Martín Pueyrredón History Museum. Eat at a restaurant on the Costanera, with spectacular views across the River Plate.
 

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  • Take the Tren de la Costa coastal train from Buenos Aires to Tigre for good views across the River Plate.
  • Stay in an exclusive hotel on the Delta. You won’t believe you are just a stone’s throw away from noisy Buenos Aires.
  • Take a guided tour of Villa Ocampo, the house of Argentine writer, Victoria Ocampo. This UNESCO building is located in Beccar, San Isidro.

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