Outside Buenos Aires

Outside of Buenos Aires there are many interesting things to see and do. Many of these places can be reached in about an hour by train or bus within an hour. For example a popular trip is the riverside suburb of Tigre. From Tigre you then have the opportunity to explore the Delta de Parana and to stop by the Isla Martin Garcia historic park. From Tigre you can also catch one of the many ferries to take you over to points of interest in Uruguay

During the period of the quest for independence Isla Martin Garcia was both a penal colony and the site of an decisive naval battle. There are variety of tours you can take on this island.

Tigre and the Delta

In Tigre you cannot help but notice the many beautiful mansions. Take some time to stroll down the quaint streets or relax in one of the parks. Of interest is the Puerto de Fruto where you will find many different types of exotic fruits on sale. Additionally there is a weekend crafts market that is pretty interesting.

The Rio Parana de las Palmas forms the main channel through the delta. If you head up into the delta you will encounter a maze of channels over 2000 km in length.

Isla Martín García

If you want to visit Martin Garcia you can do it by heading up the beautiful channels of the delta. The island is well known for its prison camp which over the years has been home to 4 different Argentine presidents. Additionally the prison is still used for prisoners who have little time left on their terms.

Today the historic buildings on the island are the main attraction for visitors. Upon arrival you will see 4 old artillery emplacement along each side of the passenger pier which used to protect the town. On old lighthouse still overlooks a historic cluster of buildings. Stop by and visit the Cuartel (old naval barracks), the Museo de la Isla, the Casa de Ciencias Naturales, the old bakery, and the old theater. We are sure you will find the island to be an interesting stop.

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