Delta Route

Tigre (Buenos Aires). Only 40 minutes away from Buenos Aires City, Tigre is the gateway to the Delta islands in Buenos Aires. Boats and navigation tours depart from its inland port to different islands where you can spend an enjoyable day in a recreation centre, eat at a restaurant overlooking the river, or stay over in one of the hotels on the islands.

Campana, San Pedro, Baradero, Ramallo and San Nicolás (Buenos Aires). Driving along National Route 9, in only 100 kilometres, these cities lying along the banks of Paraná River are the gateways to natural areas such as Ciervo de los Pantanos National Park, and to urban reserves, such as the Parque del Este Natural Urban Reserve, the Vuelta de Obligado Reserve, near San Pedro; Ramallo Municipal Reserve and the Aguiar Reserve in San Nicolás.

Rosario and Santa Fe City (Santa Fe Province). In these two cities, you will find multiple beaches to spend the day and enjoy the sun and the river, as well as to practise various water sports. From these cities, you can cross to Entre Ríos province to follow the Delta Route towards Paraná city and Victoria, on Provincial Route 11.

Gualeguay, Victoria and Diamante (Entre Ríos). In a 200 kilometre stretch of Provincial Route 11, you will be amazed by the combination of nature, culture and tradition. As you connect these 3 cities, you will discover the Delta islands in Entre Ríos and the Pre-Delta National Park.

Ceibas, Ibicuy and Villa Paranacito (Entre Ríos). Very close to the Zárate-Brazo Largo Bridge and just a few kilometres from Buenos Aires, these cities will invite you to explore the fascinating world of birdwatching. With the help of a local guide, you can stop up to 100 species in just one day.

Connection with the Littoral and Great Rivers Route. From the cities of Santa Fe and Paraná, towards the north, and from Gualeguay city to the east, you can follow the coastal route which runs along Paraná and Uruguay rivers to discover the Littoral and Great Rivers Route.

How to get there and move around

There are daily flights and frequent bus services to Buenos Aires City, Rosario, Santa Fe and Paraná.

A wide network of asphalt routes starts in those cities and allows you to connect different destinations in one single journey, either by car or bus.

Two bridges and a subfluvial tunnel cross the Paraná River and are an attraction in themselves. Zárate-Brazo Largo Bridge connects the provinces of Buenos Aires and Entre Ríos, while Rosario-Victoria Bridge and Santa Fe-Paraná Tunnel connect the provinces of Santa Fe and Entre Ríos.

The access to some attractions is reached through gravel roads, which can become impassable when it rains. Other attractions can only be reached by river transportation.

Where to stay and eat

The big cities in this route have good accommodation offering, as well as camping sites, cottages and lodges to enjoy nature in remote places that can only be reached by boat.

When to go

You can visit this area all year round, although the best time to enjoy the river and the various attractions is between October and March.

It tends to rain more frequently between November and March. Always take a raincoat with you, and do not forget to bring a coat in autumn and winter.

More information: Link to CLIMOGRAPH AND NATURE'S CALENDAR.

Remember

Given the current health context, it is recommended to find out in advance the entry requirements of the province you are visiting. Some attractions, national parks and reserves may have capacity limits and require prior reservation.

If you travel by car, always respect speed limits. If the roads are not paved, find out if you can circulate with your vehicle: some roads are only suitable for off-road vehicles and many areas can be closed due to flooded rivers or streams.

Put on mosquito repellent and, if you go hiking, wear trousers and a long-sleeve shirt.

Boat transport services tend to have low frequencies. Find out the schedule before planning your visit.

More information: Link to TRAVELLER GUIDE NATURE