Since spring came to the streets of the city of Buenos Aires, the sun, flowers and a certain adolescent joy invade the atmosphere of Buenos Aires. & nbsp; But for the Looking to enjoy the most romantic season of the year, visiting the Tigre Delta is a good alternative, especially if you want a nearby destination with a variety of activities to do.
A beautiful riverbank borders the gentle waters of the Luján River, which Jorge Luis Borges defined in his poem Las Islas de Tigre as “a river so slow that literature he was able to call it immobile. This tributary placidly caresses the port, before ending at the Río de la Plata. Clean air and a harmonious landscape decorate the municipality's architecture.
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From afar you can see the three docks that make up the Puerto de los Frutos, famous among inhabitants local and foreign. Every weekend thousands of people visit the artisan stands where they can buy carved wood, stones, fruits, vegetables, reeds and reeds. One of the most popular regional products is wicker baskets and furniture, a crop promoted by Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, as it resists flooding. The legend relates that the name of the municipality is due to the sighting of yaguaretés (American tigers) that inhabited the area. At first, the party was called Las Conchas, although in 1952 it was formalized as Tigre.
Historical data attests to the presence of Guaraní indigenous people who lived from fishing and corn farming, although other less official versions assure that the islands were a hideout for smugglers.
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A day in the Delta should be started in peace. the main cultural attractions.
The Art Museum, declared a Historical Monument in 1979, opens on the premises located on Paseo Victorica. It abounds in simple Doric columns and ornamental motifs of laurels (symbol of glory) and oak (sign of strength).
The permanent collection has works of Argentine figurative art from the 19th and 20th centuries, and can be enjoyed with paintings by renowned artists such as Benito Quinquela Martín, Eduardo Sívori, Antonio Berni or Raúl Soldi.
Cerquita, we can know the Naval Museum, created in 1892 and where we will find typical boats, old cartography, naval art gallery and uniforms.
Another good way to start the tour is to leave Puerto Madero and take a boat to know the cosmopolitan City of Buenos Aires from the river, where you can see the port, the Hotel de los Inmigrantes, the Club de los Pescadores and the yacht and rowing circles of the northern part of the province of Buenos Aires. & Nbsp;
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This tour can be booked at the Tangol Agency in Florida 971, Ground Floor, Local 31, tel: 4312-7276. www.tangol.com & nbsp;
Once the Delta is reached, athletes can practice rowing, kayaking, canoeing, Wakeboarding and waterskiing. The guides speak both Spanish and English, so there are no excuses.
At lunchtime, there are different varieties of restaurants and bars that provide a gastronomic experience according to all tastes. Japanese food, central European, pizzerias and grills are some of the options to share a lunch with family or friends.
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The little ones have a place dedicated to them. Parque de la Costa is the perfect geography to enter the world of the imagination. An enchanted maze, a game that emulates Aconcagua, various roller coasters, bumper boats and other amusements give it the exact magic touch to have fun with the boys.
Nature, culture and history are celebrated in a space designed for tourists. "Viví Tigre", as the official slogan says, is the perfect invitation for an incredible day.
© Jennifer Guillinet