Las first days of spring They outline an ideal setting for an outdoor outing. The wide variety of boarding tours It proposes a very entertaining form of relaxation framed by a natural landscape.
As soon as the boat leaves the dock – as in the cases of Tigre, Mar del Plata, Rosario and Paraná – the passengers take distance from the busy urban life.
Twelve suggested here Organized outings along rivers, lagoons or the Atlantic Coast of Buenos Aires -depending on the case-, in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe.
To take note and think about scheduling a different getaway.
1) Catamaran Río Tur, Tigre
A pleasant trip an hour and a half in a modern and comfortable two-story boat (a closed room and an open terrace on the upper level) along the Tigre, San Antonio and Luján rivers and the Vinculación canal.
On the sides, the multicolored landscape of the Delta It alternates with the view of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento’s house converted into a museum, the discreet urbanization of the Tres Bocas area, docks, bridges, gardens and attractive chalets built on stilts.
At the southern end of the itinerary you can also see part of the northern coast of the Conurbano and the city of Buenos Aires.
- How much does it cost. One and a half hour trip, $14,000; up to 9 years, free.
- Where to get information. 4731-0280 / info@rioturcatamaranes.com.ar / www.rioturcatamaranes.com.ar.
2) Turimar Cruise, Mar del Plata
From the fishing side of the port of Mar del Plata, the Turimar cruise offers a view of Cape Corrientes.
It is the first striking image of the city’s coastline, which is expanded with the silhouettes of the Nautical Club, the floating dock and the modern buildings of the Grande and Chica beaches.
On the return to the port, the sea lion colonylas school North and South and the Naval Base.
In case of favorable weather conditions and the sea with little waves, the captain may extend the trip to the height of the Casino.
- How much does it cost. One hour departure, $10,000; from 3 to 7 years, $8,000.
- Where to get information. (0223) 156945047 / Facebook: Turimar SA, boardwalks and sport fishing.
3) Boats and kayaks Coffate, Chascomús
While the low water level in the Chascomús lagoon forces the Victoriosa boat rides to be temporarily suspended, they can be taken from the floating dock of the Coffate firm. smaller boat rides and of lesser significance.
The offer includes single and double kayaks and boats with electric motor (for a maximum of five people) and pedal boats, which can carry up to four passengers.
- How much does it cost. 45-minute electric boat rental for 5 people, $18,000; pedal boat for 4, $12,000; simple kayak, $5,000; double kayak, $7,000.
- Where to get information. (02241) 15690085 / (02241) 15607584 / Facebook: Coffate.
4) Boat to Paulino Island, Berisso
Some of the secrets of Paulino Island They begin to be revealed from the moment the catamaran leaves the Berisso pier behind and faces the first straight stretch of the Santiago River.
During that relaxed half-hour navigationthe pilot tells the epic of the italian immigrants to anyone who is interested in knowing about the island’s most prosperous time.
The last wooden and sheet metal houses supported on stilts that remain standing next to fifths of fruits and vegetablesa warehouse, cabins and campsites today reflect those longed-for times, between the ’30s and ’70s, when the islanders grew fruits and vegetables, while their chinche grape vines, essential for the production of chinche grapes, flourished.
In Paulino, visitors also have a fishing pier and a wide sandy beach, with an open view of the Río de la Plata.
- How much does it cost. Round trip to the Paulino or Santiago islands, $3,500; up to 5 years, free.
- Where to get information. (0221) 155377387.
5) Canoe or kayak trip, Tigre Delta
Although the meeting point is established in the continental area of Tigre, the kayak or canoe paddle with an instructor begins on the beach of the island area of the Delta.
To there, the organizers take the adventure participants by boat.
This very good proposal ecotourism It passes through little-traveled streams, after an instructive talk given before departure.
The crossing lasts just over an hour, although you can also choose to spend the entire day in the Delta.
- How much does it cost. Departure of one and a half hours by canoe or kayak with boat transfer, locker, lounge chair, instructive talk and guide, $20,000; full day, $26,000; from 4 to 12 years, $10,000; full moon excursion on 10/19 with dinner and bonfire, $48,000.
- Where to get information. (152) 4715050 / deltaenkayak@hotmail.com / www.deltaenkayak.com.ar / Facebook: Delta el Kayak.
6) Boat to Martín García Island
From Tigre, the Sturla company boat to the Isla Martín natural and historical reserve between nautical nurseries, rowing clubs and the dazzling natural landscape of the Delta, outlined by the docks of houses and inns.
Once at the destination, this entertaining trip is joined by a guided walking tourwhich contemplates the remains of the Chinatown and the prison, the cinema-theater, the cemetery, the Museum, the Power Plant and the Crematorium, all covered by the overflowing vegetation.
The program includes lunch at the Solís restaurant on the island, with barbecue, salad, dessert and non-alcoholic drink.
- How much does it cost. Round trip with departure at 9 and return at 7:15 p.m. (2 hours 15′ each way), guided tour and lunch, $65,000 from Tigre and $75,000 from Puerto Madero; from 3 to 5 years, $49,000 from Tigre and $54,000 from Puerto Madero.
- Where to get information. 4731-1300 / (153) 0526952 / sturla@sturlaviajes.com.ar / www.sturlaviajes.com.ar.
7) Catamaran Aká Ypé, San Pedro
All the weekendsby boat Aká Ypé sets sail from the dock of the public coastal promenade of San Pedro towards the Baradero stream, the 2 de Oro channel and a bunch of virgin islands, to provide a more than calm and, at the same time, fun ride through the northern shore of the province of Buenos Aires.
- How much does it cost. 1 hour walk. 15′, $9,000; from 3 to 12 years, $7,000.
- Where to get information. (03329) 15564000 / paseocatamaransp@gmail.com / Facebook: Paseos en lancha Aká Ypé.
8) Boats and kayaks, Lobos lagoon
The decidedly familiar atmosphere that is breathed in the 800 hectares of the Lobos lagoon -15 kilometers from the main city- is perceived from a different perspective aboard the boats and kayaks that are rented at the Fishing and Nautical Club and advance at a slow pace amidst the lush vegetation and the multitude of wild birds of the shore
- How much does it cost. One-hour simple kayak rental, $2,000; double kayak, $3,000; pot, $5,000; full day by boat, $12,000.
- Where to get information. (02227) 15550116 / info@clubdepescalobos.com.ar / www.clubdepescalobos.com.ar / Facebook: Camping Club de Pesca Lobos.
9) Boat ride, Paraná, Entre Ríos
The port area and Urquiza Park They are two of the most striking postcards offered by the boat ride along the coastal coast of Paraná, organized by the company Costanera 241.
Other points of interest are the Paraná Nautical Club, the fishing area of Puerto Sánchez, the downtown beacheshe New portthe new Costanera and the Subfluvial Tunnel workshop that connects the capital of Entre Ríos with the city of Santa Fe.
A second option to take into account is the embarked photo safari that leads to the Las Conchas stream, among the crowns of centuries-old trees of a gallery jungle.
- How much does it cost. One-hour coastal walk, $10,000; photographic safari (2 hours), $16,000; up to 12 years, 50%.
- Where to get information. (0343) 423-4385 / (0343) 154762040 / turismo@costanera241.tur.ar / www.costanera241.tur.ar / Facebook: Costanera 241 Travel and Tourism.
10) Sailboat ride, Rosario, Santa Fe
Despite the historic downspout that affects the Paraná Riverprofessional sailing captain Daniel Krier continues to offer his ecotourism sailing service, a proposal of three hours long with the wide view of the Rosario coastline on one side, contrasted with the green horizon of the islands of the Entre Ríos delta.
The boat moves slowly between nautical hostelssandbanks and islands, until anchoring for a few minutes in Distillery Pass, after crossing the enormous structure of the bridge to Victoria.
- How much does it cost. 3-hour departure, quadruple base, $35,000; up to 6 years, 50%.
- Where to get information. (0341) 155499174 / gosailingrosario@gmail.com.
11) Boat fishing, Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos
The renowned guide José “Coqui” Milano leads a boat sport fishing excursion (with return), to go in search of the precious gold of the rivers of Mesopotamia.
From dock 24 of Concepción del Uruguay, in the southeast of Entre Ríos, the route reaches the area of Gualeguaychuto the south, and the vicinity of Colónin the north.
The departures are planned for groups of three passengers, who at this time also have the possibility of obtaining wonderful examples of catfish and mojarra. In summer comes the season of have.
- How much does it cost. Outing for 3 fishermen with guide, $250,000.
- Where to get information. (03442) 15662987 / gymclibre@gmail.com / Facebook: Coqui Pesca.
12) Walk along the Río de la Plata with Humberto M, City of Buenos Aires
The modern facilities of the barco Humberto M They provide a comfortable nautical experience of just over an hour along the Río de la Plata.
With the sistema “open bar” of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included in the ticket, the tour allows you to appreciate the city of Buenos Aires from an unusual perspective.
At sunset (departures are scheduled for Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 5:45 p.m. from Dársena Norte), the colorful panorama highlights Puerto Madero, Retiro, the Cruise Terminal, Puerto Nuevo and the bulk of the silos that belonged to the Junta National Grains and thermoelectric plants.
- How much does it cost. One and a quarter hour walk from Dársena Norte (av. Cecilia Grierson 400), $42,000.
- Where to get information. 4314-5404 / (156) 3832972 / info@humbertom.com / www.humbertom.com