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The nearest mountains to Buenos Aires can be found just outside of Tandil. They are really not much more than just hills, but they offer a break from the monotonous llanura of the plains of the pampa. Tandil is also famous for producing tennis players and dairy products.

Climate in Tandil

Tandil tends to be a bit cooler than in Buenos Aires. In the winter months of June-August temperatures can drop to below freezing at night.

Hotels in Tandil

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By Bus

The bus terminal in Tandil (tel. (02293) 432092) is located on Av. Buzón 400. Several buses daily to Buenos Aires and Cordoba. One bus daily to Mendoza and San Juan.

By Auto

It should be noted that route 74, that runs East-West from route 2, is not in good shape and should be avoided. Best to take route 3 from Buenos Aires to Las Flores and then route 30 south through Rauch to Tandil.

By Train

Ferrobaires runs once a week to Tandil. The train leaves Constitución Friday at 19:45 and arrives at Tandil Saturday at 3:10 in the morning. It returns to BA on Monday at the ungodly hour of 2:40 in the morning. On Fridays just before midnight a train leaves for Bahia Blanca,

By Air

The Tandil airport (TDL), otherwise known as Heroes de Malvinas, is located 18 kms NW from the center. There are currently no commercial flights to Tandil. Sol Líneas Aéreas served the airport for about a year in 2008, but lack of demand for tickets caused them to discontinue flights.

Car rental in Tandil

Alborada Rent a Car
Pinto 1698
T: (02293) 44-1950/43-1833

La Palmira Rentacar
Chacabuco 227
T: (02293) 42-5552

KGB
Avenida Avellaneda 1430
Tel. (02293) 420556

Local buses in Tandil

The public transport system in Tandil is very good. You can see a map of the routes here: Buses in Tandil

Bank Machines in Tandil

• Standard Bank – Pinto 745
• BBV Francés – Pinto 775
• Galicia – Rodríguez 698

There is a tourist office at Avenue Cte. Espora 1120. The official internet site of the town can be found here:Tandil

Cerro El centinela: A ski lift brings you to the top of a mountain where a café is found. At the base there is a restaurant. Other activities include horseback riding and paintball.

La Sierra del Tigre has some good lookouts where you can view wildlife such guanacos and wild boars. There is a road to the top of the peak El Venado, or one can walk if they choose.

If you don’t have your own transport and your budget does not allow for taxi rides, a closer overlook of the city can be found at Parque Independencia, only 10 blocks from the city. The park is open day and night.

The Tandil film Festival is held in June. A week of Argentine films and talks by filmakers.