Monastery
Convento y Museo de San FranciscoSanta Fe's principal historical landmark is this Franciscan monastery and museum, built in 1680. While the museum is mediocre, the church is beautiful,…
Along the Río Paraná
The mighty Paraná, the continent’s second-longest river at 2485 miles (4000km), dominates the geography of Northeast Argentina. The cities along it have their town centers a sensible distance above the shorelines of this flood-prone monster, but have a costanera (riverbank) that’s the focus of much social life. The river is still important for trade, and large oceangoing vessels ply it to and beyond Rosario, the region's top urban destination.
The Paraná is the demesne of enormous river fish – including surubí, dorado and pacú – that attract sports fishers from around the world.
Explore Along the Río Paraná
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Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Along the Río Paraná.
Waterfront
CostaneraRosario’s most attractive feature is its waterfront, where the area that was once derelict warehouses and train tracks has been reclaimed for the fun of…
Museum
Museo Histórico ProvincialIn a lovable 17th-century building, this museum has a variety of possessions and mementos of various provincial governors and caudillos (provincial…
Waterfront
CostaneraThe costanera of Corrientes is one of the most attractive along the entire Río Paraná with shady park areas, gold-sand beaches and a variety of bars and…
Handicrafts
Museo y Mercado Provincial de ArtesaníasPromoting handicrafts from throughout the province, this is a likable little place that is part museum, part shop. Ask the curator to explain things to…
Gallery
Museo Municipal de Bellas ArtesThis gallery is worth a visit for its inventive displays of contemporary and 20th-century artworks from the MACRO collection, and its small collection of…
National Park
Centro de Visitantes San NicolásThe visitors center has two hiking trails, the best of which is the Sendero Curupí, which winds through the bush for 2km and offers the chance to spot…
National Park
Parque Nacional MburucuyáLess well known than neighboring Parque Esteros del Iberá, this compact national park contains more than 100 small lakes and boasts thriving communities…
Ruins
Cayastá RuinsSet beside the Río San Javier, these atmospheric ruins are well worth a visit. The river has eroded away a good portion of them and there’s ongoing…
Island
Paraná DeltaRosario sits on the banks of the Río Paraná upper delta, a 60km-wide area of mostly uninhabited, subtropical islands and winding riachos (streams). It’s…
Museum
Museo de Artesanías Tradicionales FolclóricasThis intriguing museum in a converted colonial house has small displays of fine traditional artesanía (handicrafts) plus a good shop, but the highlight is…
Waterfront
Costanera SurThe grassy zone below downtown includes plenty of space for jogging and courting, as well as the Estación Fluvial building, where you can find eating and…
Square
Plaza 25 de MayoThe center of colonial Santa Fe is a peaceful square framed by fine buildings. The vast Casa de Gobierno was built in 1909 and replaced the demolished…
Gallery
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de RosarioHoused in a brightly painted grain silo on the waterfront, this museum is part of Rosario’s impressive riverbank renewal. It features temporary…
Waterfront
CostaneraFrom the northern edge of downtown, Parque Urquiza slopes steeply downward to the banks of the Río Paraná. During summer, the waterfront fills with people…
Monument
Monumento Nacional a La BanderaManuel Belgrano, who designed the Argentine flag, rests in a crypt beneath this colossal stone obelisk, built where the blue-and-white stripes were first…
Museum
Museo Histórico ProvincialThe well-presented collection features plenty of post-independence exhibits plus excellent displays on indigenous cultures from many parts of Latin…
Museum
Museo de la MemoriaA former army HQ, not far from where police held, tortured and killed people during the Dirty War, this museum seeks to remember the violence and victims…
Museum
Museo Etnográfico y Colonial ProvincialRun with heartwarming enthusiasm by local teachers, this museum has a chronological display of stone tools, Guaraní ceramics, jewelry, carved bricks and…
Museum
Museo HistóricoSet in the old church, this museum has fairly interesting displays on the history of the region. Check out the balsa, a small boat made of cow's hide that…