Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Top Tip
Kayak or canoe tours (try
www.eldoradokayak.com
and
www.selknamcanoas.com.ar
)
are
a good way to explore the peaceful back waterways of the delta.
Getting There & Away
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Train
From Estación Retiro you can take a train straight to Tigre (one hour). The best
way to reach Tigre, however, is via the
Tren de la Costa
(tickets AR$40)
- a pleasant light-rail
train with attractive stations and views. This train line starts in the suburb of Olivos; to get
there, take a train from Retiro station and get off at the Mitre station, then cross the bridge
to the Tren de la Costa. Buses 59, 60 and 152 also go to the Tren de la Costa.
»
Bus
60 (most 60 buses go to Tigre, but double check with the driver). The trip takes
1½ hours.
»
Car
Take the Panamericana Hwy north to
ramal
(branch) Tigre.
»
Boat
Sturla Viajes
(
in BA 4314-8555, in Tigre 4731-1300;
www.sturlaviajes.com.ar
;
Estación
Fluvial, local 10 in Tigre, Grierson 400 in BA)
has a commuter boat (AR$35) to Tigre that leaves
from Grierson 400 in Puerto Madero, but it's only at 6.10pm from Monday to Friday.
However, you can take its Tigre tour directly from Puerto Madero, which includes boat
transport and a trip around the Delta (AR$260 round-trip).
Need to Know
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Area Code
011
»
Location
35km northwest of Buenos Aires
»
Tourist Office
(
8am-6pm)
Located behind
4512-4497;
www.vivitigre.gov.ar
;
Mitre 305;
McDonald's; will help you sort out the complex delta region
