Corrientes

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Corrientes

The province of Corrientes is located in the northeast region of Argentina, also known as Mesopotamia. It borders the countries of Paraguay, Brazil and Uruguay, surrounded by the Parana and Uruguay Rivers. Composed of relatively flat plains, this region has an abundance of freshwater areas. The ideal growing conditions make agricultural crops such as yerba mate , tea and tobacco plentiful in the province.

An attraction to visitors is the 3,459,000-acre Ibera Natural Reserve. Consisting of canals, lagoons, swamps and creeks, this area is an important freshwater reserve. Mburucuya National Park, a 37,000-acre site within Ibera's borders, is home to over 150 species of birds and other unusual animal life.

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Corrientes is said to be the birthplace of Chamame, a type of folk music indigenous to northeastern Argentina. Watch the video presentation below of the festivities surrounding this pleasing musical style, along with pictures of the province.

Chamame Video

The capital city of the same name is situated on the Parana River. The buildings are a mix of colonial and modern architecture, and the city offers a number of tourist attractions. The works of local artists are displayed at the Dr. Juan Ramon Vidal Museum of Fine Arts, and the shopping districts of Calle Junin and Plaza Cabral make for a pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The city draws large crowds each year during Carnaval, boasting one of the largest celebrations of this event in Argentina.

Carnaval in Corrientes
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Weather Forecast

The weather in the province is subtropical and remains relatively stable between 59 and 79 degrees F (15-20 C). Spring and autumn bring periods of heavy rainfall.

Flights and car rental can be arranged in and out of Doctor Fernando Piragine Niveyro International Airport (airport code "CNQ") in the capital city. You can also find and compare rates for hotel accommodations and package deals to the province.

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