I would like to take a day trip to Tigre while I'm in Buenos Aires.

I know I can go to Estacion Tigre, but I could also take a train from Retiro, and then change to the Tren de la Costa. Is this worth it? I heard the Tren de la Costa is scenic but it sounds slower.

Also, has anyone cruised the delta on the lanchas colectivas rather than the touristy catamarans?

Last question, has anyone eaten lunch out on the delta at either El Gato Blanco or Il Novo Maria de Lujan?

Thanks!

I can't really advise you on the trains.. but I have done it both ways, and the good thing about changing at San Isidro, is the town itself is a great place to wander for a couple of hours, til the train comes. Time it so you have some time here.

We did eat at El Gato Blanco, and enjoyed our view over the water, and the beautiful grounds. The food was ok, and I thought rather expensive. But would I do it again for my first time? Yes, for sure.

Have a good time.

We relly enjoyed the Tren de la Costa in one direction, and the regular (faster) train the other. Stopping in San Isidro, at least for a quick look around and a hilado, were well worth the short tme it took to make the stop.

We ate at El Gato Blanco and, just as Condu reports, it was OK food in a lovely setting. Actually, the Proveleta and wine were excellent, and most of the dishes were pretty good - just not up to the standard of the incredible BsAs better Parillas and Restaurants. There are also smaller restaurants on the island - search on TA search bar.

We enjoyed the Lancha - but we are sailors, so the pace and community feel really appealed to us.

Enjoy your day trip.

~MarnieWDC

Having only taken the train from Retiro to Tigre and back I cannot comment on that but I just wanted to put a suggestion in for Delta Unplugged. Check out their website. We had a fantastic day on the water with them and the Gourmet lunch by Swiss chef and Captain Ralph was unreal. We recommended it to friends who had the same wonderful experience. The price is right as well. They are rated very high on the list of things to do while in BsAs.

We have traveled by train to the lovely area called San Isidro.
Some of Buenos Aires more wealthy citizens live there.
The British built the railroads. So, you see many Tudor style homes.

We saw the imposing & beautiful San Isidro Cathedral. Across from the cathedral was a shop where I bought some best helado (ice cream) that I tasted in BA.

We walked around the area and looked a the gorgeous Spanish style mansions with decorative wrought iron gates, courtyards with tiles & fountains, red til4ed roofs, etc.

We got on another train & continued up to the river delta town of Tigre. We were surprised to see the various rowing clubhouses. English, American, Swiss, Itlian, etc.
We felt like we were in a time warp, many decades previous to when we were born.
There were many beautiful homes, tropical trees ablaze wih colorful flowers, birds singing & chirping.

We went to the Tigre Art Gallery. Only, to find it had been closed the day we arrived an until Feb. 9th.
We returned to Tigre, the last week of our holiday to see the art gallery. Well worth a second trip!

We didn't go out on a boat as the dark clouds rolled in and we wanted to get to the train station before it rained.

Both trains are interesting and worth exploring.