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Iguazú Falls & the Northeast Highlights
Drop your jaw in stunned amazement at the beauty and power of the
Iguazú
Falls
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)
Get personal with the mighty Paraná in livable, lovable
Rosario
(
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)
Coo at the cute capybaras of the
Reserva Provincial Esteros del Iberá
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Munch delicious freshwater fish by the Río Uruguay in pretty
Colón
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)
Ponder a unique experiment in humanity at the ruined
Jesuit missions
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Admire the sculptures in
Resistencia
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) then hit the 'impenetrable'
Chaco, a bastion of traditional indigenous culture
Live it up at one of the region's classic Carnaval celebrations in
Gualeguaychú
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)
or
Corrientes
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)
ALONG THE RÍO PARANÁ
The mighty Paraná, the continent's second-longest river at 4000km (after the Amazon at
6405km), dominates the geography of Northeast Argentina. The cities along it have their
town centers a sensible distance above the shorelines of this flood-prone monster, but
have a
costanera
(riverbank) that's the focus of much social life. The river is still import-
ant for trade, and large oceangoing vessels ply it to and beyond Rosario, the region's top
urban destination.
The Paraná is the demesne of enormous river fish - surubí, dorado and pacú, among
others - that attract sports fishers from around the world. Their distinctive flavors enliven
the menus of the region's restaurants; make sure you try them.
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Rosario
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Boom times are back for Rosario, birthplace of both the Argentine flag and 'Che'
Guevara, and an important river port. The derelict buildings of the long
costanera
have
been converted into galleries, restaurants and skate parks, and the river beaches and is-
lands buzz with life in the summer. The center - a curious mishmash of stunning
