Tigre

The highlight of a visit to Tigre is a boat cruise around the Tigre Delta, a scenic expanse of marshlands dotted with islands, traditional stilt houses, and floating markets. The town itself is easy to explore on a walking tour, taking in the harborside market and colonial architecture, or visiting the Parque de la Costa theme park.

Day tours from Buenos Aires often combine a visit to Tigre with the nearby colonial town of San Isidro. For the best value, combine a half-day tour of Tigre with a Buenos Aires city tour, an evening tango show, or a sightseeing cruise along the Rio de la Plata.

• The town has a few notable museums, including the Tigre Art Museum and the Mate Museum, devoted to Argentina’s famous tea.

• Water sports like kayaking and wakeboarding are enjoyed along the river during the summer months.

• There are a number of cafés and restaurants located around the marketplace.

The Argentine town of Tigre lies in the Tigre Delta, about 20 miles (50 kilometers) north of Buenos Aires. It is connected to the capital by regular trains (45 minutes from Buenos Aires’ central station) or by boat from the Puerto Madero docks (summer only).

Weekends can get busy in Tigre, especially during the summer months, but the crowds also add to the atmosphere, particularly at the daily market. Boat cruises run year-round, but activities like kayaking are only available during the summer and the Parque de la Costa theme park is only open on weekends. Sunset cruises around the Delta make for stunning photos.

The Tigre Delta is one of the world’s largest natural deltas, stretching over 5,400 square miles (14,000 square kilometers), and takes its name from the wild tigers and jaguars that once roamed the area. The islands, forests, and villages of the delta are reachable only by boat, and the canal banks are lined with stilted houses, yacht clubs, and luxury villas, including the house of former Argentina president Sarmiento.

Tigre is small enough to explore on foot, and you can browse the local market, stroll around the harbor, and visit attractions such as the Naval Museum and the Parque de la Costa theme park. To explore further, many travelers opt for a boat cruise around the Tigre Delta.

Tigre can easily be explored on a day trip, starting with a boat cruise around the islands and floating markets of the Tigre Delta. Afterward, stroll around the harbor, browse the local market, and visit the Naval Museum, or head to the popular Parque de la Costa theme park.

The most convenient way to get to Tigre is to take one of the regular trains from Buenos Aires Central Station, a 45-minute journey. For a more scenic option, take one of the boats that set out from Puerto Madero docks in summer. Alternatively, travel by car or tour.

There are many free things to do in Tigre, including browsing the lively waterfront market, strolling around the pretty harbor, and walking along Avenida Victorica, which takes you along the river to the landmark Tigre Art Museum. To explore further, there are many scenic hiking trails around the Tigre Delta.

Tigre is a popular destination for a day trip at any time of year, and weather-dependent boat cruises run year-round. You can’t beat summer (December-February) as Tigre is the perfect place to escape Buenos Aires’ heat to swim or do water sports along the Tigre Delta.

Yes. While many travelers opt to join a tour, there are regular train connections between Buenos Aires and Tigre, making it easy to organize your own day trip. Most Tigre attractions are easy to explore independently on foot, and you can join a Tigre Delta boat cruise from the harbor.