Boat Ride on the Delta Tigre

Following our exciting and exhausting kayaking adventure we were all in a little need of some rest. We all got to enjoy a relaxing boat tour of the Delta Tigre. Our tour guide of the Delta, Juan, explained all about the history, local life, and the people of the area. Some things we learned on the tour are, the Delta Tigre is the only delta left in the world that is still growing. The reason the Delta got its name is because long ago there were jaguars that lived in the region and the indigenous people thought they looked like tigers. We were able to see the new islands that are forming in the delta as well. On the developed islands people in the region live in houses on stilts and get around in boats. Getting around by boat is the main form of transportation in the delta. All the houses and boats have unique names that have a story behind each house.

There are people that live in the Delta all year round and for those who do kids go to school. You may be wondering, how do they get to school if they are surrounded by rivers? Well they have a bus boat. The boat picks up the kids and brings them to school. Another cool part about the island is that there is a boat that is like a super market. It carries produce to the people of the delta, so this allows easy access to groceries.

We eventually crossed into La Rio Plata and sailed down it until we got back to Buenos Aires. At this point on the boat ride many including some professors woke up from there naps at the sound of coffee and snacks being given out. Then since we were all awake from the coffee and sugary snack all the students were given the opportunity to go outside on the stern of the boat and look at the view. We could see the entire city of Buenos Aires from the boat. We then entered back into Puerto Madero, which sadly meant that our exciting day at Delta Tigre had come to an end. However we all came back with new stories, and some tans or sun burns.

Chris D., Wilson H., and Laura H. in the front row - the rest of us enjoying the ride... inside


...and outside...