Martín García Island, Natural reserve and heritage site in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
The island covers 2 square kilometers at the intersection of Uruguay and Paraná rivers, featuring rocky terrain and limited development patterns.
The Spanish expedition of 1516 named the island after their storekeeper Martín García, who died during their exploration journey.
The island holds numerous architectural structures from its military past, including former prison buildings and fortifications dating from colonial times.
Visitors reach the island through regular boat services from Tigre port, with the journey taking approximately two hours across Río de la Plata.
The island contains 150 butterfly species and serves as a protected habitat for the Argentine flag butterfly among numerous other endemic species.
Location: La Plata Partido
Elevation above the sea: 27 m
GPS coordinates: -34.18250,-58.25000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
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