Ocean/river Swim?

[Irishche]

I know the nearest beaches are a bit of a trek but is there a place where you can just jump in for a swim? Is there a law against swimming near Puerto madero or Jorge Nubery? I don't need a beach.

 

[Gringoboy]

People swim in the river near Olivos and Vicente Lopez, even though there are signs that say no swimming, but you know, Argentina.
I wouldn't advise swimming in Puerto Madero, but you could give it a try I suppose.
We hired a private launch once, which took us up past Tigre and we swam in the cleaner river up there. It was great!

 

[Alicia karr]

Theres parque norte right here in capital that has a huge public pool. Splash splash!

 

[Irishche]

Thanks guys, ya Parque Norte looks cool and will definitely be going there to spend the day. Thanks I'll check out the place in Olivos, I have friends there but have never been.

 

[gpop]

I inadvertently go for a little dip in the river when sailing near Puerto Madero and the laser gets flipped; followed by a good long hot shower to wash off all the supposed 'crap'.
It's been pointed out to me on numerous occasions that raw sewage is let into the river although I cannot confirm or deny this, the probability is high. Several times I happened to launch from YCA there's always at least 10 condoms and a dead, bloated rat floating nearby. Swim at your own risk.

 

[Gringoboy]

That pretty much confirms my suspicions mate, thanks.

 

[Rich One]

Thanks guys, ya Parque Norte looks cool and will definitely be going there to spend the day. Thanks I'll check out the place in Olivos, I have friends there but have never been.

Sure you may enjoy Parque Norte for a swim----!!
For swimming in the River wear your Crocks for glass and tin protection...""

 

[RichardP]

I see people swimming amongst the trash in La Reserva Ecologica, but as I heard a police officer say to a group once, you are in a "mancha de caca gigante."

 

[Irishche]

Parque Norte it is!

 

[RodalfoWalsh]

I used to row every day in Puerto Madero and still occasionally have nightmares about the prospect of falling in. I can confirm everything gpop said.

I've been in the water a bunch up when I was taking windsurfing clases near peru beach and the water was not nearly as gross.