DePasseios: Around Buenos Aires and the Tigre Delta
Buenos Aires, the capital and largest city of Argentina, is located on the eastern coast along the Rio de la Plata. With DePasseios, you can explore this historic city, famous for its tango, in an authentic way through unique tours that allow you to fully experience the local culture and traditions.
DePasseios, specializing in tours of Buenos Aires and renowned for offering authentic and engaging experiences, has received awards for excellence due to its attention to detail and ability to showcase the city from a local perspective. One of their tours, recognized as the “Best of the Best” by TripAdvisor, is the city tour including a boat ride through the Tigre Delta with a local guide. This private and exclusive tour allows you to explore all the main attractions of the city.
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The tour lasts a total of 9 hours, including a one-hour boat ride through the fifth-largest delta in the world. It starts at Caminito, a picturesque pedestrian street located in the La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires, famous for its colorful houses and lively atmosphere. This iconic corner of the city is closely tied to the history of tango and the Italian immigrants who helped shape the identity of the neighborhood. Today, Caminito is a popular tourist attraction, where street performers, tango dancers, and craft markets create a unique and fascinating experience, capturing the authentic and folkloric essence of Buenos Aires.
The tour continues with a visit to the Recoleta Cemetery, one of the most iconic places in Buenos Aires, located in the elegant and historic neighborhood of the same name. Founded in 1822, it is known for its elaborate tombs and mausoleums, many of which belong to illustrious families and famous Argentine figures, including the legendary Eva Perón. The ornate sculptures and refined architecture of the monuments make this cemetery a true open-air museum, where history, art, and memory intertwine. It’s a must-see for anyone wanting to discover the cultural heritage of the city.
For sports enthusiasts, especially soccer fans, a stop at Estadio Alberto J. Armando, popularly known as “La Bombonera,” is a must. Its rectangular shape, resembling a box of chocolates, makes it one of the most famous soccer stadiums in Buenos Aires and all of Argentina. Located in the La Boca neighborhood, it’s home to Boca Juniors, one of the country’s most iconic and supported soccer teams. Inaugurated in 1940, the stadium holds about 54,000 spectators and is famous for the vibrant and passionate atmosphere that fans create during matches. In addition to games, the stadium hosts a museum dedicated to the history of Boca Juniors and its greatest champions, offering visitors a complete immersion in Argentine soccer culture.
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Casa Rosada
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Continuing the tour, you pass through Avenida de Mayo, one of the most historic and fascinating streets in Buenos Aires, connecting the Casa Rosada, the seat of government, with the National Congress. Inaugurated in 1894, it is famous for its majestic architecture that blends European styles such as Art Nouveau and Neoclassical, with emblematic buildings, historic cafés, and theaters. A mandatory stop in Buenos Aires is the Mercado de San Telmo, a historic covered market located in the heart of the San Telmo neighborhood. Here you’ll find stalls selling a variety of products, including fruit, vegetables, meat, antiques, vintage clothing, and collectibles. Above all, it’s a gastronomic landmark, with numerous stands offering traditional Argentine food like empanadas and asado.
As the tour continues through this beautiful city, you’ll pass the Puente de la Mujer, a modern and symbolic pedestrian bridge located in the Puerto Madero neighborhood of Buenos Aires, and then reach El Rosedal, a rose garden that is part of Tres de Febrero Park in the Palermo neighborhood. This garden hosts over 18,000 rose bushes, lakes, picturesque bridges, and sculptures. The tour also includes a visit to the El Ateneo bookstore, one of the most beautiful and famous in Buenos Aires, located in the Recoleta neighborhood inside a former theater. El Ateneo has been recognized as one of the most beautiful bookstores in the world by The Guardian and offers a wide selection of books, magazines, and stationery items in various languages. It also features an in-store café, where guests can enjoy coffee or pastries while reading.
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Tigre
Next up is a one-hour boat ride on the Tigre Delta, a perfect opportunity for an escape from urban life. It offers a mix of adventure, relaxation, and discovery in a unique natural setting. The boat ride is a unique way to admire the rich biodiversity of the region, with the chance to learn about the flora, fauna, small rivers that make up the delta, and the architectural features of the wooden houses that dot the banks.
The tour concludes with a visit to the Puerto de Frutos, a vibrant market located in the heart of the Tigre Delta, just a few kilometers from Buenos Aires. It is characterized by a series of colorful shops and stalls, where visitors can find unique and authentic items, often crafted by local artisans. All DePasseios tours are led by expert bilingual guides, ensuring a meticulously curated experience. These are not just tours, but true cultural adventures, unique and fascinating, that immerse visitors in the history, art, nature, and most of all, the local culture, capturing the authentic and folkloric essence of Buenos Aires.
To learn more about the tours organized by DePasseios and discover all the details, visit the official DePasseios website.
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