Attractions of Buenos Aires Province

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Buenos Aires Province has many tourist attractions to offer visitors. The many cities and towns along the coast line are increasingly popular with Mar del Plata being the most popular followed by Miramar, Necochea, Pinamar and Villa Gesell. The most important summer even is the National Sea Festival held annually in Mar del Plata in February.

Just to the north of the City of Buenos Aires, Tigre is a popular "not to be missed" destination. The name Tigre itself refers to tigres or jaguars that were hunted there in its early years. Tigre’s main attraction is the "Puerto de Frutos" (fruit port) which is now home to a magical crafts market by the riverside. The market also includes rustic fabric, furniture and accessories made of cane and willow, delicious jams and honey, brilliant flowers, and of course, a wide variety of local fruits. Tigre is also home to a variety of antique shops, riverside restaurants and pubs. There is also a great casino nearby (Casino de Tigre) as well as the Naval Museum and Parque de la Costa, an amusement park.

Tigre is also the beginning point of the Rio de la Plata Delta, otherwise known as the Parana Delta. Mahogany commuter launches and motorboats are favorites of locals and tourist alike who enjoy traveling the maze of interconnecting rivers, streams and islands that make up the delta. Visitors can also enjoy countless marinas, English-style rowing clubs, restaurants, teahouses, picnic areas as well as many upscale lodges and hotels, humble dwelling and elegant mansions.

Located about 75 miles from Buenos Aires, Chascomus is a wonderful oasis in the Pampa Plains. Situated on the edge of the Chascomus Lagoon it offers a variety of water sports to include: canoeing, jet skiing, windsurfing as well as fishing. If you wish to take out your own boat, there is a yacht club offering ramps. The area also has sports centers, the Pampas Museum and a variety of agri-tours for persons interested in enjoying the local estancias and nearby rural areas. At night Chascomus offers a wide variety of restaurants, pubs and discos.

Tandil, Sierra de la Ventana and Balcarce all offer adventure travel opportunities. Located in the southeast portion of the province, Tandil offers wild and untamed scenery outlined by the Pampa Mountains, streams and ancient forests. Paragliding, hang gliding, horseback trekking, mountain biking, mountaineering and kayaking are just a few of its attractions.

Sierra de la Ventana is located in the southwest portion of the province in one of the most attractive parts of the Pampa Mountains, providing an ideal environment for mountain activities. Mountain climbing and biking, nature trekking and horseback rides are but a few of the area’s many offerings. Fans of sports fishing can spend the day at the Sauce Grande Stream or at one of its tributaries where they may also swim and refresh themselves in their crystal clear waters. Local excursions include trips to Ernesto Torquinst Park and to Hueco de la Venta with its waterfalls, cave paintings and beautiful views. Other area attractions include visits to Cerro de la Cruz (the Hill of the Cross), Cerro Tres Picos (Three Peaked Hill), La Fuente del Bautismo (The Baptismal Fountain) or Paso de las Piedras Dam. Sierra de la Ventana is an excellent location for those wanting a relaxing vacation in a magical mountain environment.

Balcarce lies on the southeastern bank of Buenos Aires Provinces about 250 miles from the City of Buenos Aires and offers a diverse scene of mountains, lagoons, creeks and fertile valleys. Founded in 1876 and with a current population of nearly 42,000 people, Balcarce still maintains the charm of a provincial village complete with tree lined streets, statues and a wealth of public buildings. Outdoor activities include mountain climbing, fishing, hand gliding, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and tandem skydiving. Balcarce is also home to a motor raceway and the Juan Manuel Fangio Automobile Museum, which pays tribute to Fangio a five time Formula 1 world champion who was born in Balcarce. Other attractions include: the Cerro el Triunfo Municipal Park, the Brava Lagoon and the San Jose Church, one of the area’s most valuable resources of a rich architectural heritage.

San Antonio de Areco is located 70 miles from the City of Buenos Aires next to the Pampa Mountains and the Areco stream. This quaint village is one of Argentina’s most ancient and traditional settlements in the province and dates back to the early 18th century when a chapel was built there to honor San Antonio de Padua. San Antonio de Areco has now become synonymous with traditional gaucho culture and every year hosts a large gaucho celebration known as the Dia de la Tradicion (Day of Tradition) which takes place every November. The town hosts countless regional workshops and shops selling rope and leather crafts where the ancient art is still taught and performed as it was centuries ago. Lovers of sports fishing will have a chance to practice their techniques along the entire Areco River course, using the local Fisherman’s Club as a base of operations. Agri-tourism and rural tourism abounds in the area along with regional dish tasting, horseback riding and games, and of course the traditional asado criollo (Argentine cookout) at one of several estancias. An almost endless list of attractions makes San Antonio de Areco a unique place worth visiting.