The Tigre delta is located in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina and is a favorite weekend destination for tourists from around the world the year round. The Parana River joins the Uruguay River here and forms a delta region known as Tigre . The Parana River originates in the south-eastern Brazil and is the second longest river in South America. This delta is over an area of 14,000 square kilometer and houses numerous islands & inlets, rivers & back waters, and several water channels.
Tigre Argentina derived its name from the Yaguarete, the American Jaguar or Tiger. They had made this region their habitat long before the human-beings settled here. These American Jaguars or Tigers were once abundant in the Tigre region but now they have become nearly extinct.
The main attractions of Tigre delta includes:
- Luxurious residences, natural scene, fruit dock, water sports, fishing and lovely coastline.
- Tigre also has two museums namely the Navy Museum and the Sarmiento Museum .
- A tour to the Citadel in the island covered by jungles and crossed by water canals which hold many sea vessels.
- The Isla Martin Garcia is an island with historical monuments and nature reserves.
Tigre Argentina is a place of art, architecture and literature and Buenos Aires, a part of this region, is a rich centre for all of these. It is also the national capital. You can reach Tigre Argentina through trains, buses and hired cars from the Tigre Delta Station .
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