Tigre (Argentinien) 7.79

Tigre is a town in the Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, situated in the north of Greater Buenos Aires, 28km north of Buenos Aires city. Tigre lies on the Paraná Delta and is a tourist and weekend destination, reachable by bus and train services, including the scenic Tren de la Costa. It is the principal town of the Tigre Partido.The town sits on an island created by several small streams and rivers and was founded in 1820, after floods had destroyed other settlements in the area, then known as the Partido de las Conchas.The area's name derives from the “tigres” or jaguars that were hunted there, on occasions, in its early years. The area was first settled by Europeans who came to farm the land, and the port developed to serve the Delta and to bring fruit and wood from the Delta and ports upstream on the Paraná river. Tigre is still an important timber processing port.Tigre has seen an influx of people relocating to the city from other parts of Greater Buenos Aires. In recent years, it has seen a rise in upmarket tourism, spawning new spa developments and clientele such as the pop star, Madonna.TransportationRailThe town of Tigre is served by two railway lines, the Mitre Line and the scenic Tren de la Costa, both terminate at walking distance from all venues.Mitre LineRetiro – Tigre (direct service Mitre Line)The Mitre Line departs from Buenos Aires Retiro Station to Tigre Station every 10 – 30 minutes.