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Voykit pocket guide · Argentina
Tigre
One day is enough for a boat ride on the Paraná Delta and a quick visit to Parque de la Costa; add a night only if you want beach‑style lodging.
Tigre is a weekend getaway north of Buenos Aires, reachable by Mitre commuter train in about an hour. Its main attractions – Delta boat tours and the amusement park Parque de la Costa – fit comfortably in a single day, with optional night stays at river‑front lodges.
- Country
- Argentina
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, warm)
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (cool, more rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ARS
- Money
- Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $). About ARS 1,450–1,600 per US dollar in mid-2026 — check; inflation has slowed but prices still move, so do not rely on old guides.
- Daily spend
- Budget ARS 5,000–8,000 excl. bed · Mid ARS 8,000–12,000 excl. bed · High ARS 12,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Ambulance 107 · Fire 100
- Plugs
- Types I, C · 220 V · 50 Hz · Type I sockets are like Australia's, but with live and neutral reversed; bring a universal adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Hotel porter: ARS equivalent of US$1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: US$5–10 per person a day.; Ushers at tango shows / football: Small tip customary.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.
- Toilets
- Use cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ARS 150–250 |
| Meal at a mid‑range restaurant | ARS 800–1500 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ARS 600–900 |
| Boat tour of the delta (1 h) | ARS 1,200–1,800 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- EZE · Ministro Pistarini International Airport
- —
- AEP · Aeroparque Jorge Newbery
- —
Typical fares
- Retiro → Tigre (Mitre line)
- about ARS 300 each way, trains every 10–30 min
- Delta boat tour
- about ARS 1,200 per person (check schedule)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Take the Mitre Line from Retiro to Tigre (≈1 h, trains every 10–30 min). Within town walk or use local taxis; the delta is explored by boat tours.
See and do
Known for
- Paraná Delta boat tours
- Parque de la Costa amusement park
- Puerto de Frutos market
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parque de la Costa | Walk from Tigre station (≈10 min) or short taxi | ≈30 min total |
| Delta boat tour | Board a tour boat at the Tigre waterfront pier | ≈1 h including boarding |
Sleep
- Reserva La Juana
- River‑front rooms, pool and water sports; good for a night after a day on the delta.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisculpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta |
| Where is the boat pier? | ¿Dónde está el embarcadero?ˈdon.de esˈta el em.bar.kaˈðe.ro |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss among friends; handshake in business; avoid: Refusing a kiss from a new acquaintance's friends
- Mate circle: Drink the whole gourd and hand it back to the server; avoid: Stirring the straw
- Dinner: Eat late and linger; avoid: Expecting service at 18:00
- Punctuality: Arrive 15–30 minutes late for social events; avoid: Arriving early at a home
- Conversation: Talk football, food, family; avoid: Opening with the Falklands or Peronism
Scams and watch-outs
- Train schedules can vary on weekends; confirm times on the Mitre Line site.
- Parque de la Costa may have seasonal ride closures; check the park website.
Tigre is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of pickpockets in crowded markets and keep an eye on boat schedules.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tigre yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Paraná Delta boat tours
- Parque de la Costa amusement park
- Puerto de Frutos market
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tigre, revision 5038072 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5038072
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tigre). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.