Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and a vast and cosmopolitan city; however, it is also a province. This often causes confusion among tourists. Let us explain.

The City of Buenos Aires is not the same as the Province of Buenos Aires, although the former is within the latter, territorially speaking. The City of Buenos Aires is politically independent (in fact, its full name is Ciudad Autnoma de Buenos Aires) and is the capital of the Argentine Republic.

The Province of Buenos Aires is one of the 23 provinces that make up Argentina; it is home to 135 different municipalities and has an immense extension of more than 300,000 km2. To visit all the corners and landscapes offered by the province of Buenos Aires would take too much time for any tourist; that is why most people who visit Argentina get to know mostly the capital, and then they keep on traveling to visit other areas of the country.

It is common for most people traveling from other countries to settle in the capital and knows very little or even nothing about the province; such is the case of international students who come to the government to take a Spanish course or those who travel in search of a job, etc.

The point is that the province of Buenos Aires has a lot to offer in terms of tourism since it has a very extensive and varied geography, which includes wetlands, plains, rivers, lakes, mountains, seas, etc. In this article, we will tell you about some of the beautiful islands that are within the territory of the Province of Buenos Aires, which can be visited to spend a day (or several) and experience different tourism.

Therefore, if you are currently in Buenos Aires, either because you are learning the language in a Spanish school Argentina, or because you are on vacation, if you have the time, we recommend you to visit some of these islands that we will mention below.

Islands to visit in Buenos Aires Province

Nobody imagines that in the Province of Buenos Aires, but the reality is very different.

No. Not all islands are vast pieces of land in the middle of the Caribbean and receive tons of tourists yearly. Some islands are remote and small and receive very little if any, tourism.

In Argentina, it is not customary to visit these places because it is such a vast country with so many things to see that mainland tourism outweighs island tourism. However, visiting an island means being surrounded by water (a sea or a lake). It allows you to enjoy different activities and experience a unique charm.

Paulino Island

Isla Paulino is located in Berisso, near La Plata, south of Buenos Aires.

This island is the closest thing to traveling back in time since life there is as it was in the 19th century. There is no electricity and no running water. Solar panels and rainwater are used.

It is a place that forces you to immerse yourself in nature, where you can observe many birds, plants, and flowers. Although there is still some autochthonous flora, many exotic species have been incorporated.

Tourists can stay at a farm called "La Quinta de Miguel" where visitors can get in touch with agriculture, as the farm has many fruit trees and even a vineyard, with three varietals: the white american, the red isabella, and the Uruguayan tannat.

This agroecological orchard allows them to make apricot, plum, apple, peach, fig, quince, pear, cherry, and sour cherry sweets without preservatives or coloring agents. They also make their wines.

La Quinta de Miguel was recognized as Provincial Heritage for being the only one with various fruits in Berisso, Ensenada, and La Plata.

The Sistina Island

It is a great treasure hidden in the Laguna Del Monte, near Guamin.

It was initially called Isla Grande (since there was also an Isla Chica, but this one almost disappeared due to the rising water), but its name was changed when a countess from Austria bought the land and renamed it. She decided to call it Sistina Island.

It can be accessed by boat or air, as it has an airstrip. The estancia has eight double rooms for tourists overlooking the lagoon or the park as a swimming pool.

There are many activities to do. You can go on photographic safaris and watch animals since it has a rich fauna that includes several types of birds, flamingos, peacocks, antelopes, deer, hares, guanacos, maras, vizcachas, pheasants, and much more.

You can also enjoy nautical activities such as kayaking, wakeboarding, and water skiing. Walks and hikes are the order of the day; there are marked trails to observe the best landscapes and animals.

Puan Island

The Puan Lagoon is an enormous water mirror of approximately 700 hectares. Being so large, it has a slight swell that allows water sports.

In the center is located Puan Island, a magical place that houses hundreds of species of native flora. It was declared a natural and cultural reserve. As for the fauna, ostriches, along with many other autochthonous animals, can be observed running around the place.

There is a hotel and a holiday colony on the island, which can be visited at any time of the year. There are many activities to do both in water and on land.

During January, the National Barley Brewers Festival takes place, which approximately 30 thousand people attend, and there are cultural and sporting activities. There are also shows presented by great national and international artists. And best of all: gastronomy! Spectacular "asados a la criolla" are prepared.

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