Empedrado and El Carrizal
By the Paraná River, tour enchanting places and taste the typical food: fish and chipá mbocá.
Discover a hidden gem in the province of Corrientes. The city of Empedrado is known as “The pearl of the Paraná River”. Visit its dreamy beaches and relax. Watch its cliffs. Explore its islands and sandbanks. Tour its streets and find the Dora theater, which was built in 1916. Do you like religious tourism? Visit the popular sanctuary of San La Muerte and be part of the Señor Hallado Patronal Feast.
The river enchantment is also waiting for you in the city of Bella Vista. From there, you will get to El Carrizal. Dive into a landscape full of springs and groves. Explore a wetland rich in indigenous plants and wildlife. Have you ever tried Corrientes’ typical food? Enjoy exquisite fish like the dolphin fish and the surubí, the Paraná River pacú and the boga. Taste a classic regional recipe: chipá mbocá, a pie made of yuca starch and cheese, which is cooked on a grill. Bon appetit!
Geographic location: Province of Corrientes, Litoral region.
How to get there: via Ruta Nacional 12 (it is located 60 km north of the city of Corrientes).
Climate: sub-tropical and wet, with an annual average temperature of 30ºC and heavy rainfall.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Light clothes. Wear sunscreen and a cap.