The coastal promenade in Corrientes
Discover the urban and natural charms of a city where history is alive.
Can you guess what the favorite spot is for Corrientes’ locals to roam around their capital? Come to the coastal promenade and discover it. In this meeting point, 2.5 kilometers of coastline right by the mythical Paraná river await you. Start your visit on Avenida 3 de Abril, cross a bridge, walk around squares, look at historical monuments. And while you explore the urban riverside, discover the seven rocky points that identify this city.
Visit Punta Arazaty, the spot at which the city founders disembarked over four centuries ago. Discover the charms of Punta Tacuara and Punta Ñaró. Continue your adventure at Punta San Sebastián and Punta Arazá. Would you like to see the place where the Paraná and the Paraguay rivers converge? Come to Punta Yatictá. And at Punta Aldana, watch the islands standing out amid the flowing water. Live it all in the province of Corrientes.
Geographic location: Province of Corrientes, Argentine Litoral region.
How to get there: By air, arriving at the Corrientes International Airport. By land, via Ruta Nacional 14 by car or by bus (917 km from the city of Buenos Aires).
Climate: Subtropical.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Light clothes, and comfortable footwear.