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SLEEPING
Tigre's huge delta region is dotted with dozens of accommodation possibilities, including
camping, B&Bs, cabanas and beach resorts. Since places are relatively hard to reach
(guests generally arrive by boat), the majority provide meal services, which are not always
included in the price - ask beforehand. The Tigre tourist office (
Click here
)
has photos and
information on all these places, and many are listed on its website.
The following places are in the city of Tigre itself. Book ahead on weekends and holi-
days, when prices can rise significantly.
POSADA DE 1860 $
(Tigre Hostel; 4749-4034;
www.tigrehostel.com.ar
;
Av Libertador 190; dm US$12, r from US$70;
)
This odd hostel is in two buildings. One is the original mansion with en-suite private
rooms and large garden, while the second is a mazelike building with little atmosphere, and
with dorms and private rooms that all share bathrooms.
HOSTEL
HOTEL VILLA VICTORIA $$
( 4731-2281;
www.hotelvillavictoria.com
;
Liniers 566; r Sun-Fri from AR$557, Sat from AR$702;
)
Run by an Argentine-Swedish family, this boutique hotel is more like a fancy guest-
house. Only six (simple yet elegant) rooms are available, and there's a clay tennis court and
a pool in the large grassy garden. Swedish, French and English are spoken.
GUESTHOUSE
CASONA LA RUCHI $$
( 4749-2499;
www.casonalaruchi.com.ar
; Lavalle 557; r AR$550; )
This family-run guest-
house is in an old 1893 mansion. Most of the four romantic bedrooms have balconies; all
have shared bathrooms with original tiled floors. There's a pool and large garden out back.
GUESTHOUSE
San Antonio de Areco
Explore
Nestled in lush farmlands, Areco is a pretty town that attracts day-tripping
porteños
who
come for peaceful atmosphere and picturesque colonial streets. The town dates from the
early 18th century and preserves a great deal of
criollo
(creole) and gaucho traditions, espe-
cially among its artisans, who produce very fine silverwork and saddlery. Areco's compact
