When they want to escape the turmoil of the capital, the favorite destination of the Porteños is Tigre. Less than an hour away by train from Buenos Aires, this city, that borders the immense delta of Paraná, is a haven of peace and greenery.
Around the city center, boardwalks along the quays pass by the belle-époque buildings built when European immigrants founded the first rowing clubs.
Where does the name Tigre come from? It is in reference to the jaguars, called "tigers" by the settlers, who populated the area upon their arrival.
