Tigre, Argentina
A day trip to Tigre offers families a fun break from city touring. This riverside town, once a holiday destination for wealthy Porteños as the residents of Buenos Aires are known, is today nearly part of the capital's sprawling metropolis. Yet the short ride along the Rio de la Plata will transport you to a very different time and place. And the journey begins from the moment you step foot on the train. Grab a seat by the window and take in the panoramic view of the river as well as several of the capital's more upscale neighborhoods. Once in Tigre, walk a few blocks to the docks and watch a very different life unfold. Visit the market and walk along boats and stalls hawking fruit, vegetables and local crafts. Take a river cruise and explore one or more of the neighboring islands. Stop in the San Isidro Plaza, most colorful on Sundays, and admire the Cathedral. And if you are in search of good kid fun, head to the Parque de la Costa, the local amusement park, with the requisite shows and attractions.
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Getting there
Tigre is situated 32km (20 miles) north of Buenos Aires on the Paraná River Delta. Take the Tren de la Costa (Coastal Train) from Maipú station in Buenos Aires to Delta station in Tigre or, if your are pressed for time, take the Mitre line trains marked TBA from Ritiro station to the main train station in Tigre. City Bus or Colectivo No. 60 makes its way to Tigre from Constitución (Buenos Aires) albeit slowly. Allow 90 minutes for the bus trip.
When to travel
While Buenos Aires and the surrounding area are enjoyable year round, spring (September - November) and fall (March - May) offer the best weather. Winters are cold and rainy and summers are hot and humid.
Things to keep in mind
Plan to visit the market in the morning; the crowds are thickest in the afternoon.
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