When you have seen the city, a handful of easy escapes show another side of Argentina, from the subtropical waterways of the Tigre Delta to a genuine gaucho fair on the city's edge. These are the trips worth your time; save the ones that appeal and add them to your plan.
The Best Day Trips from Buenos Aires
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Experience
Tigre Delta Boat Tour
Just an hour north, glide by boat through the lush Parana Delta past stilt houses and riverside restaurants. Take the scenic Tren de la Costa to get there.
Tigre Delta (1hr north of Buenos Aires)Half day
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Feria de Mataderos
A genuine Sunday gaucho fair on the city's western edge with folk music, dancing, traditional food, and horsemanship, a slice of rural Argentina inside the city.
Mataderos
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Experience
Polo Match at Campo Argentino
Watch world-class polo at the Cathedral of Polo; the Argentine Open in November is the sport's most prestigious tournament.
Campo Argentino de Polo, Palermo3-4 hours
FAQ
- What is the best day trip from Buenos Aires?
- The Tigre Delta is the classic and easiest day trip, an hour north by train, where you can take a boat through subtropical waterways and lunch at a riverside restaurant. For something more cultural, the Sunday gaucho fair at Mataderos shows traditional rural Argentine life.
- How do you get to the Tigre Delta from Buenos Aires?
- Take the suburban train (on your SUBE card) from Retiro station, about an hour, or the more scenic Tren de la Costa. From Tigre's central station you can board boat tours or the public commuter launches that ply the delta's channels.
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