Littoral and Great Rivers

From Gualeguaychú (Entre Ríos) to Santo Tomé (Corrientes)
Along National Route 14 and following the course of the Uruguay River, El Palmar National Park and many towns offer beaches, hot springs, fishing, water sports, and visits to nature reserves, history and all the colour of the festivities on Carnival days. Another unmissable point in Entre Ríos is the Gualeguay River and the Montiel Forest.

Cities of Santa Fe and Paraná (Entre Ríos)
A few kilometres away, but on opposite banks of the Paraná River, these cities are good starting points to discover the Littoral area.

From the city of Santa Fe and following Provincial Route 1, the tourist corridor spans along 270 km of coastline and historical sites all the way to Reconquista, one of the gateways to Jaaukanigás. From the city of Paraná along National Route 12, you will discover beaches, islands, reserves and ravines facing the river.

Reconquista and Villa Ocampo (Santa Fe)
Both cities, located on National Route 11 along with the town of Avellaneda, are ideal for venturing into the Jaaukanigás wetlands, enjoying boat rides, kayaking, bird watching, and wildlife observation.

Corrientes capital city and Ituzaingó
Ideal to discover the beaches and resorts of Paraná in Corrientes.

The towns of Esquina, Empedrado and Bella Vista are the best known in the area. In addition, you can travel from Corrientes to the east and discover some portals of the Iberá Wetlands, and the Apipé Grande Island if you come from Ituzaingó.

Resistencia (Chaco)
From this city, you can visit Los Chaguares Reserve, the Colonia Benítez Educational Nature Reserve and Cerrito Island, with its impressive views of the river. This is also a good starting point to tour along the Great Chaco Route.

Formosa capital city
In the extreme north of the region, the city of Formosa guards a treasure: the Laguna Oca Biosphere Reserve and Herraduras del Río Paraguay.     In addition, from here you can visit the Pilcomayo National Park and the Estrella Wetlands.

How to get there and move around

The most practical way to travel this route, composed of National Routes 12 and 14 (paved) is by vehicle or on a tour.

All sections can be travelled by regular bus services. Throughout the region, there is a mix of paved and gravel roads in varying conditions.

The airports of Santa Fe, Paraná (Entre Ríos), Corrientes, Resistencia (Chaco) and Posadas (Misiones) have regular flights and car rental options. 

Where to stay

The capital cities and the most tourist sites such as Paraná, Santa Fe, Resistencia, Formosa, Corrientes, Paso de la Patria, Ituzaingó, Posadas, Gualeguaychú, Colón or Monte Caseros have the largest hotel offer of different categories.

 

Other smaller towns on the banks of the rivers also provide accommodation, especially cabins, camping sites, bungalows or apart hotels.

When to travel

All year round. If you want to enjoy the beaches, the best time is from November to March. For bird watching and wildlife observation, check the calendar of each region. 

To practise sport fishing, keep in mind the closed seasons.
Always find out about the river height if you want to practise water sports and check the flooding season if you want to camp.

More information: Link to CLIMOGRAPH AND NATURE'S CALENDAR.

Remember

If you go by car, always respect the maximum speed, especially within the protected areas to avoid accidents and disturbing the fauna.

Be aware that boats and motor boats may have a low frequency service.

Keep schedules in mind when planning visits.

More information: Link to CLIMOGRAPH AND NATURE'S CALENDAR.