Tigre Hotel, Belle Époque hotel in Tigre, Argentina
Tigre Hotel was a Belle Époque structure with three floors and 50 heated rooms positioned along Paseo Victorica overlooking the Luján River. The building offered a 200-seat dining room, tennis courts, billiards, and smoking areas for guest comfort.
Construction began in 1873 under engineer Emilio Mitre and was completed with a grand opening in 1890. The hotel quickly became a preferred destination for the wealthy from Buenos Aires seeking weekend retreats in the area.
The hotel served as a gathering place for musical performances and dancing celebrations that drew visitors seeking entertainment beyond the city.
The hotel was a popular arrival point for visitors from Buenos Aires and offered activities like tennis and Sunday regattas along the waterfront. The best time to visit was during the season when various events were scheduled.
Famous Italian tenor Enrico Caruso visited the hotel during its peak years, connecting it to the international arts scene. The building also served as a starting point for water parades that wound through the river channels.
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