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SIGHTS
The waterways of the delta offer a glimpse into how the locals live here, along peaceful
canals with boats as their only means of transportation. Frequent commuter launches (AR$45
to AR$68) depart from EstaciĆ³n Fluvial (situated behind the tourist office) for various des-
tinations in the delta. A popular destination is the neighborhood of Tres Bocas , a half-hour
boat ride from Tigre, where you can take residential walks on slender paths connected by
bridges over narrow channels. There are several restaurants and accommodation options
here. The Rama Negra area has a quieter and more natural setting with fewer services but is
located an hour's boat ride away.
Several companies offer inexpensive boat tours (AR$60 to AR$120, one to two hours),
but commuter launches give you flexibility if you want to go for a stroll or stop for lunch at
one of the delta's restaurants.
PUERTO DE FRUTOS
(Sarmiento 160; 10am-6pm) At this popular waterside market you'll find furniture, house-
wares, wicker baskets, dried flowers, plants and a whole lot of kitsch. Friday to Sunday is
best, when a large crafts fair sets up; there are several restaurants too. There's a tourist of-
fice at the entrance to the port.
MARKET
MUSEO DE ARTE TIGRE
( 4512-4093; Paseo Victorica 972; admission AR$15; 9am-7pm Wed-Fri, noon-7pm Sat & Sun)
Located in an old social club that dates from 1912, this beautiful art museum showcases
famous Argentine artists from the 19th and 20th centuries, plus rotating exhibits. The build-
ing itself is beautiful enough to warrant a visit.
MUSEUM
MUSEO NAVAL
(Naval Museum; 4749-0608; Paseo Victorica 602; admission AR$10; 8:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri,
10:30am-6:30pm Sat & Sun) This worthwhile museum traces the history of the Argentine navy
with an eclectic mix of historical photos, model boats and airplanes, artillery displays and
pickled sea critters.
MUSEUM
MUSEO DEL MATE
( 4506-9594; www.elmuseodelmate.com ; Lavalle 289; admission AR$15; 11am-6pm Wed-Sun) Cel-
ebrating everything connected to Argentina's national drink, this museum boasts over 2000
pieces; check out the mates for blind people. You can also watch a short video and - in the
pleasant garden out back - sample the concoction itself.
MUSEUM
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