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Rosario

Birthplace of the Argentine flag as well as two of the nation's most famous exports, Che Guevara and Lionel Messi, Rosario is still an important river port but has done a great job of regenerating its center. The derelict buildings of the long costanera have been converted into galleries, restaurants and skate parks, and river beaches and islands buzz with life in summer. The center – a curious mishmash of stunning early-20th-century buildings overshadowed by ugly apartments – has a comfortable, lived-in feel, and the down-to-earth rosarinos (people from Rosario) are a delight.

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Rosario.

  • Waterfront

    Costanera

    Rosario’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…

  • Gallery

    Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes

    This gallery is worth a visit for its inventive displays of contemporary and 20th-century artworks from the MACRO collection, and its small collection of…

  • Island

    Paraná Delta

    Rosario 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…

  • Waterfront

    Costanera Sur

    The 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…

  • Monument

    Monumento Nacional a La Bandera

    Manuel 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 Provincial

    The well-presented collection features plenty of post-independence exhibits plus excellent displays on indigenous cultures from many parts of Latin…

  • Museum

    Museo de la Memoria

    A 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…

  • Waterfront

    Costanera Norte

    In summer this strip beginning 5km north of downtown attracts crowds for its beaches. The mediocre public beach of Rambla Catalunya is backed by a…

  • Museum

    Museo de la Ciudad

    Opposite the racetrack in a tin-roofed bungalow, one of Rosario's loveliest buildings, this enthusiastically run museum in Parque Independencia has good…

  • Beach

    Balneario La Florida

    Rosario's best beach is Balneario La Florida, with services and a safe bathing area. Picturesque stalls behind it sell river fish. The summer-only 'Linea…

  • Notable Building

    Casa Natal de 'Che' Guevara

    The apartment building at Entre Ríos 480 was where Ernesto Guevara Lynch and Celia de la Serna lived in 1928 after the birth of their son, Ernesto Guevara…

  • Notable Building

    Parque de España

    This mausoleum-like edifice houses a cultural center and is a river bank landmark.

Top experiences

Whether it’s a guided tour of a historic landmark, private tasting of local delicacies, or an off-road adventure — explore the best experiences in Rosario.

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