Corrientes offers an ample variety of attractions, all the year round, that makes it a naturally amused province. Fishing, beaches, adventure, ranches, history, religion, mate, chamamé and carnival, everything with the affection and cordiality that only the correntinian people can offer.
Iberá Natural Reserve and Protected Zone
The Iberá is one of the biggest fresh water reserves of the world and its geography has a very rich variety of plants and animals that may be observed with the help of expert guides.
The ecological reserve of Iberá was created in 1983 with the objective of preserving it. At the moment, Corrientes is taking ahead the international proceedings to declare the reserve World Human Patrimony.
The Esteros and lagoons of the Ibera and the ecosystems that compose it, represent one of the richer biological areas of our country, an ideal place to observe the nature and to enjoy the life outdoors. With a 1.400.000 hectares extension, the Esteros of the Ibera, is the second biggest damp zone of sudamerica and one of the main fresh water reserves of the world. In the Iberá reserve, enormous diversity of species, animals and vegetables can be seen, alligator, capibara, monkeys and swamp deers. The Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, is the base for those who want to live an unique experience in contact with the nature.
Ranches with Tradition
The ranches of Corrientes opened their doors to share the daily life, jobs and works of the countryside, offering the traditional warm correntinian hospitality, comfortable lodgings, delicious traditional meals and all kind of activities. The cavalcades stand out, strolls in sulky and the sight of numerous birds species. Many of the correntinian ranches are located on the margins of the rivers that enrich their landscapes, offering incomparable surroundings for fishing.
Corrientes offer many and varied attractives to the tourists who visit the region all year. Has more of 750km of coasts on rivers and tame lagoons, a true paradise for the fishermen, white sand beaches extend to enjoy the quality of the sun. Crossing the small towns where the jesuítics missions were based, we can meet again with our history, surrounded in a dawn of spiritual and faith that only Corrientes can offer. Their magnificent carnivals full of music and color last all the summer, and contrast with the calm of the Esteros of Iberá where a rich variety of animals and plants can be appreciated.
All the tradition is reflected on its ranches, that offer regional cavalcades and special dishes to its guests, adorned with rounds of mate (infusion), chipa (cheese cake) and chamamé music, a reflection of the joy and cordiality of correntinian people
For that reason, Corrientes is naturally amused and allows to enjoy unforgettable vacations
All the tradition is reflected on its ranches, that offer regional cavalcades and special dishes to its guests, adorned with rounds of mate (infusion), chipa (cheese cake) and chamamé music, a reflection of the joy and cordiality of correntinian people
For that reason, Corrientes is naturally amused and allows to enjoy unforgettable vacations
Fishermen Paradise
Corrientes is surrounded by the Paraná and Uruguay rivers, it is a true paradise for fishermen. On its waters we can enjoy the bites of fighters fishes, of great bearing, like Dorado, Surubies, Pacues and Bogas
Corrientes is one of the best destinies of argentinean fishing, chosen by fishermen around the world who travel to this land to live the Tiger of the rivers fishing experience.
In Corrientes you can practice different fishing modalities like trolling and spinning, although in last years the fly fishing has grown remarkably. Corrientes has an attractive variety of hotels, cabins and campings and offers all the necessary services to make the visit more pleasant, as specialized guides, transfers, boats rent and equipment for all sport fishing modalities, with alternatives for all budgets.
Corrientes is surrounded by the Paraná and Uruguay rivers, it is a true paradise for fishermen. On its waters we can enjoy the bites of fighters fishes, of great bearing, like Dorado, Surubies, Pacues and Bogas
Corrientes is one of the best destinies of argentinean fishing, chosen by fishermen around the world who travel to this land to live the Tiger of the rivers fishing experience.
In Corrientes you can practice different fishing modalities like trolling and spinning, although in last years the fly fishing has grown remarkably. Corrientes has an attractive variety of hotels, cabins and campings and offers all the necessary services to make the visit more pleasant, as specialized guides, transfers, boats rent and equipment for all sport fishing modalities, with alternatives for all budgets.
Iberá Natural Reserve and Protected ZoneThe Iberá is one of the biggest fresh water reserves of the world and its geography has a very rich variety of plants and animals that may be observed with the help of expert guides.
The ecological reserve of Iberá was created in 1983 with the objective of preserving it. At the moment, Corrientes is taking ahead the international proceedings to declare the reserve World Human Patrimony.
The Esteros and lagoons of the Ibera and the ecosystems that compose it, represent one of the richer biological areas of our country, an ideal place to observe the nature and to enjoy the life outdoors. With a 1.400.000 hectares extension, the Esteros of the Ibera, is the second biggest damp zone of sudamerica and one of the main fresh water reserves of the world. In the Iberá reserve, enormous diversity of species, animals and vegetables can be seen, alligator, capibara, monkeys and swamp deers. The Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, is the base for those who want to live an unique experience in contact with the nature.
Ranches with TraditionThe ranches of Corrientes opened their doors to share the daily life, jobs and works of the countryside, offering the traditional warm correntinian hospitality, comfortable lodgings, delicious traditional meals and all kind of activities. The cavalcades stand out, strolls in sulky and the sight of numerous birds species. Many of the correntinian ranches are located on the margins of the rivers that enrich their landscapes, offering incomparable surroundings for fishing.
Fresh water and white sand beaches
Corrientes, with more than 750 km of coast, offers an ample variety of beaches of white sands and clear waters, where the young people and families enjoy the summer.
The rivers and lagoons, allow to get away from the noise of cities and having friends chats and sports practice. An ample variety of gastronomy services, with parking, grills, baths, security and lighting system are prepared to receive the tourists. Many beaches also have facilities for camping, boats ramp, soccer and beach volley fields. One of the most important beaches of the Paraná river is Paso de la Patria, one of the best destinies for fishermen, and on Uruguay river, Monte Caseros because of its white sand beaches. Another one of the most visited destinies is Ituzaingó in front of the Yacyretá dam. And the lagoons offers calm beaches, near old towns that seem stopped in time.
Corrientes, with more than 750 km of coast, offers an ample variety of beaches of white sands and clear waters, where the young people and families enjoy the summer.
The rivers and lagoons, allow to get away from the noise of cities and having friends chats and sports practice. An ample variety of gastronomy services, with parking, grills, baths, security and lighting system are prepared to receive the tourists. Many beaches also have facilities for camping, boats ramp, soccer and beach volley fields. One of the most important beaches of the Paraná river is Paso de la Patria, one of the best destinies for fishermen, and on Uruguay river, Monte Caseros because of its white sand beaches. Another one of the most visited destinies is Ituzaingó in front of the Yacyretá dam. And the lagoons offers calm beaches, near old towns that seem stopped in time.
The Itatí Virgin
In the city of Itati, the virgin’s sanctuary rises, where each 16 of July pilgrims from all the country arrive. The caravan of carts and horses comes from “San Luis del Palmar”.
Peregrination to Itatí
Thousands of peregrines cross this land every year in an imposing procession and arrive every 16 of july to the Basilica of Itatí. The caravan leaves from the locality of San Luis del Palmar (where converge faithful from other localities) conformed by cars and horses carts, surrounded by riders and peregrines families of peregrines. The peregrines march in permanent oration and singing, giving thanks for their prodigies and miracles to the Itatí Virgin.
In the city of Itati, the virgin’s sanctuary rises, where each 16 of July pilgrims from all the country arrive. The caravan of carts and horses comes from “San Luis del Palmar”.
Peregrination to Itatí
Thousands of peregrines cross this land every year in an imposing procession and arrive every 16 of july to the Basilica of Itatí. The caravan leaves from the locality of San Luis del Palmar (where converge faithful from other localities) conformed by cars and horses carts, surrounded by riders and peregrines families of peregrines. The peregrines march in permanent oration and singing, giving thanks for their prodigies and miracles to the Itatí Virgin.
An Encounter With Our Own History
The rich correntinian history is reflected in the corners of its older towns, where it is possible to appreciate vestiges of the guaraní culture, to discover print of books of the jesuítics missions and to drill in the past of the fights for the independence, finding our own history. You can cross the hole Jesuitic route by the Uruguay river or just visit Yapeyú, where General San Martín was born, where his native house is conserved and where the Sanmartinian Museum is.
The rich correntinian history is reflected in the corners of its older towns, where it is possible to appreciate vestiges of the guaraní culture, to discover print of books of the jesuítics missions and to drill in the past of the fights for the independence, finding our own history. You can cross the hole Jesuitic route by the Uruguay river or just visit Yapeyú, where General San Martín was born, where his native house is conserved and where the Sanmartinian Museum is.
All year is Carnival
The city of Corrientes is the National capital of the carnival, a place gained by the magnificence of its samba schools, the luxury of its suits, the beauty of its women and the rhythm of music. Most of its cities and towns have their own carnival with their peculiarities and particularitities. the Corrientes Capital’s carnival is the most important, standing out the craft carnival of Monte Caseros.
MORE INFO : http://www.corrientes.gov.ar
The city of Corrientes is the National capital of the carnival, a place gained by the magnificence of its samba schools, the luxury of its suits, the beauty of its women and the rhythm of music. Most of its cities and towns have their own carnival with their peculiarities and particularitities. the Corrientes Capital’s carnival is the most important, standing out the craft carnival of Monte Caseros.
MORE INFO : http://www.corrientes.gov.ar