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market · Tigre, Buenos Aires
Puerto de Frutos
Riverside market in Tigre, with shops selling wicker furniture, crafts, home decor and plants. It began as a port where products from the Delta islands arrived.
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About Puerto de Frutos
The Puerto de Frutos is Tigre's best-known market. It's on the riverbank, where boats used to dock bringing fruits, timber and wicker from the Delta islands to sell in town and in Buenos Aires.
Over time, the fruit trade declined and the place became a large market for crafts and home decoration. Today there are hundreds of shops and stalls in warehouses and open-air aisles.
The most traditional product is the wicker and reed from the Delta, turned into baskets, furniture, lamps and chairs. There are also wooden pieces, leather, ceramics, textiles, plants and regional products such as sweets, preserves and yerba mate.
The market has restaurants and food stalls, and boats for Delta tours depart from nearby points. Delta station, the terminus of the Tren de la Costa, is next to the market.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 to 2 hours to walk the aisles and shops.
Best time
Open every day, but on weekends and holidays more shops and stalls are open and it's busier. On weekdays the visit is calmer. Check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It's about a 10-minute walk from Tigre station on the Mitre line, crossing the Tigre River. Delta station of the Tren de la Costa is next to the market.
Tip
Leave purchases of furniture and large items until the end of your visit. Some shops arrange shipping, but check your airline's baggage rules before buying anything bulky.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Puerto de Frutos
Is the Puerto de Frutos open every day?
Yes, the market operates every day, but on weekends and public holidays more shops and stalls are open. Check the hours before you go.
What to buy at the Puerto de Frutos?
The most traditional items are wicker and reed pieces made in the Delta, such as baskets, chairs and lamps. There is also wood and leather crafts, home decor, plants and regional products like sweets and yerba mate.