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give the taxi driver an intersection rather than a specific address. Also, if you are obvi-
ously a tourist going to or from a touristy spot, don't ask how much the fare is before-
hand; this makes it tempting to quote a higher price rather than simply using the taxi's
meter.
Try to snag an 'official' taxi, usually marked by a roof light and license number prin-
ted on the doors. Official drivers must display their license on the back of their seat or
dashboard; write down the details in case of problems or forgotten items.
You can also call a
remise
(call taxi) instead of hailing street cabs.
Remises
look like
regular cars and don't have meters. They do cost a bit more than street taxis but are more
secure, since an established company sends them out. Any hotel or restaurant will be
happy to call a
remise
for you.
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Tigre & the Delta
The city of Tigre (35km north of BA) and the surrounding delta region is a popular
weekend getaway for weary
porteños
. Latte-colored waters - rich with iron from the
jungle streams flowing from inland South America - offer hidden gems in this marshy
region. Glimpse into how locals live along peaceful canals, with boats as their only trans-
portation. All along the shorelines are signs of water-related activity, from kayaking to
canoeing to sculling.
Sights & Activities
Museo de Arte Tigre
MUSEUM
( 4512-4093; Paseo Victorica 972; admission AR$15; 9am-7pm Wed-Fri, noon-7pm Sat & Sun)
Tigre's fanciest museum is located in an old (1912) social club. This beautiful art mu-
seum showcases famous Argentine artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. The building
itself is worth a visit.
Puerto de Frutos
MARKET
