Tigre, Maritime destination in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Tigre is a city at the confluence of three rivers in Buenos Aires Province that forms an extensive network of waterways with numerous islands and channels. The urban area stretches along the waterfront and includes both mainland sections and parts of the Paraná Delta with its winding water routes.
In the late 19th century, wealthy families from Buenos Aires began building vacation homes in the area, turning the location into a recreational district. Immigrant communities later established their rowing clubs, which shaped the waterfront with their clubhouses.
The rowing club buildings along the waterfront display different styles introduced by German, Italian, Swiss and English immigrants. Each community developed its own clubhouse with characteristic facades and details that remain visible when walking along the water today.
Two railway lines connect the city to Buenos Aires, making it straightforward for travelers to reach the Puerto de Frutos harbor or the waterways of the delta. On weekends, the crowds can be larger, especially near the market and the boat docks.
The rowing club structures appear on Argentina's Tentative World Heritage List because they reflect European architectural traditions in a South American river setting. Visitors can view these buildings from the water and recognize the variety of styles along the waterfront.
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