Rio Lujen

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Rio Lujen and the San Isidro/San Fernando area NW of Buenos Aires

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	34°26.75′S, 58°31.03′W
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Most cruisers proceed to the San Isidro/ San Fernando area - just NW of the city of Buenos Aires where the bulk of water related activity occurs.

Charts

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Radio Nets

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Local Weather

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Sources for Weather forecasts:

• See Buenos Aires

Approaches to the San Fernando area

The sea level in Rio de la Plata is much affected by the prevailing winds, a period of easterlies can raise the tides up to a metre above prediction while westerlies can drop the level by a similar amount. Even under normal conditions a direct approach into the mouth of the Rio Lujen is not recommended except with good local knowledge. As a result the normal approach is up the main Rio Parana shipping channel until Canal Honda is reached. Then it is a simple matter to follow Canal Honda and Canal de Vinculacion to San Fernando. Shortly after passing the east cardinal beacon at the entrance to the latter canal it appears to be shallow but locals say this is very fine silt that can be motored through. Yachts with up to 3 metre draft use these canals on a regular basis.

Check-in facilities

If, as is the norm, you are arriving from Capital Federal ( central BA) there are no check in requirements. Arrangements for a berth in the area should be made before leaving Capital Federal. If you are arriving direct from Uruguay you will need to attend Immigration and Aduana at Tigre. They are at the Muelle International on the far bank of the Rio Tigre. You will also have to visit the Prefectura in either Tigre or San Fernando. Don't forget that along with your papers you will need a letter from the marina you are berthed at. See also my note under 'personal experiences' below.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

There are numerous yacht clubs and marinas in the five mile stretch between San Isidro and Tigre. From seaward the ones of most interest to cruisers are:-

• San Isidro
• Barlovento
• Parque Nautico San Fernando
• Yacht Club Argentino
• Club San Fernando

Anchorages

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• It is possible to moor almost anywhere along Canal Honda. However there is constant small ship traffic so it pays to make sure you are well tucked in. Holding is good in mud. The stream is always flowing seawards but on the flood may be diminished to the extent that a yacht will be wind rode rather than tide rode.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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• Baron
• Costanero Uno
• Trimer
• North Sails
• Injectors Vega
• Honda
• International paints
• Hempel

Repairs/Yards

• Marinas at San Isidro, Barlovento and YCA can, amongst others, haul boats. See above.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

Diesel and Nafta can be purchased from the fuel dock at the entrance to YCA marina.

Water

Potable water is available at all the marinas

Electricity

240V

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Grocery & Supply Stores

• Disco
• Carrefour
• Many small but excellent fruit and veg shops scattered through San Fernando.

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available at most cafes and restaurants.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

The 'Tren de la Costa' runs every 30 minutes between Maipu and Tigre. This line skirts the shore and is operated mainly as a tourist railway. As a result the fare, by local standards, is not cheap. If based here it pays to buy a card with 30 days validity which costs 40 pesos for 12 trips. TBA ( Trens Buenos Aires) run a frequent service through central San Fernando. This runs from Tigre to Retiro ( Capital Federal) and is in the order of 1.5 pesos one way.

• Remis ( hire cars ) are cheap and good. I have used Remis Madero who I can heartliy recommend.

Cruiser's Friends

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Forum Discussions

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External Links

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References & Publications

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• December 2009

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

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