No visit to Tigre is complete without a walk through the Puerto de Frutos. This is a huge semi open air shopping market that surrounds the riverfront and is full of endless rows of stores and food vendors. This market is actually made of several buildings as well as outdoor areas. The food options were mainly grab and go places that are more suitable for trying different snacks. You'll be able to find any and all kinds of souvenirs here. If shopping is not your thing, then you will not enjoy this place. If you do like browsing and people watching, this is just the place. One thing to keep in mind is that most of the goods here are imported, so if you're looking for local handmade artisanal crafts, this is not that sort of place. read more

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Visiting on a weekday was too quiet. I sorta expected that but couldn't fit the day trip into my weekend. The market had both open air and covered stalls. Most of the chain restaurants were open like Mostaza (hamburgers) but few stalls (wooden toys, souvenirs). Closer to the water there were booths you could book a cruise but I walked over to Estacion Fluvial for more choices. Overall I didn't expect it to be so empty but it's perfect if you want to avoid the weekend crowds. read more

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Nice place to shop for handicrafts and local treats. Puerto de Frutos was where the local fruits and vegetables were brought from the Parana Delta to later be sold in markets in Buenos Aires. This market was an active produce market until the mid-twentieth century. Today, the stalls and shops are still filled with treats and treasures. Cut flowers. Traditional and rustic furniture. Hammocks. Purses. Leather belts. Cheeses. Jellies. Pickles. Wicker baskets. Loved looking through the stacks of beautifully hand woven wicker baskets. This would be a perfect place to buy a basket or two. Walk behind the market to the water. This is where the barges and boats would have docked to sell their wares and bring back goods to the residents of the Delta. Interesting to see the boats filled with beer and soda, large containers filled with fresh drinking water, coal and gasoline to take back to the local residents of the Delta today. Learn more about Puerto de Frutos, the Delta and Tigre by taking a tour with Patrice V. From Argentina Elite Transfers and Tours. A very interesting slice of history. read more

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Lots of shopping right here on the riverport docks. You won't get harassed as much as you might in the center city street shopping. However, as this appears still touristy, the prices seem a little bit higher. But both the shop employees and the general clientele are much more relaxed and easy to be around. This is also the launching point for several river delta tours by boat. Highly recommend taking one of those tours. We used Natventure, but there are countless others. There are also several restaurants for a relaxing day by the water. Grab some empanadas before or after your boat ride, then digest with a walk around the area. If you're a tourist in Buenos Aires, this is a great place to get out to for a relief from the crowds. read more