Tigre Delta

Summertime view of a canal in the Tigre Delta, Buenos Aires, taken from a small pier with a hammock in the foreground.

About

Located north of Buenos Aires, the Tigre Delta is a vast area comprising hundreds of islands interconnected by rivers, canals, and backwaters. Renowned for its natural beauty and relaxed pace of life, it's perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Within the Delta, you'll find guesthouses, cabins, and campsites with riverside beaches, swimming pools, and BBQ pits. Numerous restaurants dot the islands, some in natural reserves with trails and walkways.

Why visit the Tigre Delta?

It's a haven for nature lovers offering activities like canoeing, kayaking, boating, and fishing. Facilities include swimming spots, football fields, tennis courts, and sun loungers. Ferries and tour boats shuttle visitors, with guidance available at the tourist office at the port.

For more information you can visit the Tigre Delta's Website.

Did you know?

Tigre gets its name from jaguars (Tigres) that once roamed the area, which was also notorious for piracy along the Parana River until settlements developed to curb it.

If you're interested in more popular places to visit in Buenos Aires, take a look at our Best Attractions in Buenos Aires.

Summertime view of a canal in the Tigre Delta, Buenos Aires, taken from a small pier with a hammock in the foreground.

How to get to the Tigre Delta:

Train:

Train is the quicket option to get out to Tigre from Buenos Aires. The Mitre Line train from Retiro Station to Tigre takes about 50 minutes. You can also get on the train at stops along the route. Belgrano C Station in the neighbourhood of Belgrano is the last station within the perimeters Buenos Aires City.  The train then stops at various places in the Northern Suburbs before terminating in Tigre.

Alternatively, The Tren de la Costa offers a scenic route from Maipú or Olivos Stations to Delta Station in Tigre.

Bus:

Route number 60 also serves Tigre, but check the destination as it has multiple terminuses.

Times:

Passenger ferries operate from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, while river taxis run 24/7 (but can be pricey). The tourist office by the ferry port is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

To find out more about using public transport in Buenos Aires, including details on buses, subways, trains, taxis, ride-sharing services, and how to obtain and use the SUBE card, visit the Best Way to Get Around Buenos Aires section.

Address:

Gral. Mitre 305 (Ferry Port)

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