Tigre, Buenos Aires: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Tigre is a river delta town 33 kilometers north of central Buenos Aires, where the Paraná River fans into a maze of channels and islands before emptying into the Río de la Plata. The Puerto de Frutos, a riverside market selling furniture, plants, and crafts, draws weekend visitors from the capital. Commuter boats and water taxis serve as primary transport through the delta’s 700 square kilometers of low-lying islands, where some 6,000 residents live in stilt houses. The 50-minute Tren de la Costa rail line connects Tigre to northern Buenos Aires. is just one of many options in Buenos Aires. Major attractions worth considering include CCK (Centro Cultural Kirchner), El Zanjon de Granados, and 9 de Julio Avenue (Avenida 9 De Julio).