ARGENTINA AND URUGUAY ON ONE ISLAND: EXPLORE THE BORDER!
Martín García Island is the ONLY place where Argentina and Uruguay share a land border: half of it Argentine (Martín García) and half Uruguayan (Timoteo Domínguez).
Because of its dual sovereignty, the island is a Historical Heritage Site of both countries and is where the monument to the two flags is located.
Furthermore, the island housed exiled presidents and political prisoners during the Argentine military dictatorship. The island awaits you with monuments, historical ruins, museums and a fascinating history.
Days: Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.
Contact us to confirm available dates!
Event schedule:
🕒 8:00-8:15 You must check in at a meeting point in Puerto Madero.
🕒 8:30-9:00 Departure of the tourist boat.
🕒 11:10 Disembarkation.
🕒 11:30-13:00 Walking tour.
🕒 13:00 Lunch.
🕒 14:30 Free time to explore the island.
🕒 16:15-16:45 Return to the boat.
🕒 17:00 Departure of the boat.
🕒 19:30 Arrival back.
🕒 Total duration of the tour: approx. 10 hours.
Includes:
✅ Round-trip aboard a tourist boat from the meeting point.
✅ 2-hour navigation to the island.
✅ Guided tour in Spanish
✅ Air-conditioned environment (cold-heat)
✅ Outdoor space.
✅ Lunch included on site.
Excludes:
❌ No round-trip hotel transportation; the customer needs to go to the port on their own.
❌ Bar service (optional and not included).
❌ Consumption of additional foods and beverages not mentioned.
❌ Entrances to other locations that are not specified.
NOTICES:
⚠️ Minimum: 2 people to take the tour!
⚠️ It is mandatory to provide your identification document number or passport number at the time of purchase.
⚠️ In case of delay , you will not be able to board and there will be no refund or rescheduling.
⚠️ The tour is not canceled due to rain. Times may be changed without prior notice due to weather conditions.
Guided Tour:
You will be guided through historical sights such as:
- Former Military Prison (used for political prisoners).
- Isla Martin Garcia Historical Museum.
- Urquiza Theater.
- Civic Center.
- Parish Church.
- Arrest of Perón and Frondizi.
- Bakery from 1913.
- Stone quarries.
- Ruins of the "Chinese" neighborhood.
- Rubén Darío House Museum (Spanish poet).
Lunch Included:
At noon, enjoy a delicious lunch at the Comedor Solís Restaurant, which includes:
- Main course: meat (brisket, chicken, Tuscan sausage or chorizo).
- Side dish: Salad.
- Dessert.
- 1 non-alcoholic drink.
Vegetarian and vegan options available, please advise at time of purchase.
Free Afternoon:
After lunch, you will have free time to explore the island:
- Military Cannon Battery 25 de Mayo.
- Park of Memory to the Heroes of the Two Nations.
- Monument to the Two Flags (Argentina and Uruguay).
- Military ammunition factory Solar de la Cartucheria.
- Ruins of the Almacén House.
- Cemetery.
- Old power plant.
- Park of Lights (Lighthouse).
- Old Port.
- Bird Viewpoint.
- Trail to the landing strip.
Notes:
- Service not recommended for pregnant women from 7 months onwards.
- Children from 0 to 2 years old free of charge (lunch not included).
- Bring bug spray and a trash bag.
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