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some 15km from its southern end at Parque Urquiza to the city's northern edge, just short
of the suspension bridge that crosses into Entre Ríos province. It's an appealing place to
wander and watch what's going on, from the plentiful birdlife and impromptu
fútbol
games to massive cargo ships surging past on the river.
Costanera Sur
RIVERBANK
The grassy zone below downtown includes plenty of space for jogging and courting, as
well as the Estación Fluvial (
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)
building, which offers boat trips and eating and
drinking options. Heading further north, you pass various cultural venues before reaching
Beyond here is a zone of bars and restaurants that gets lively at weekends, and then the
city's contemporary art museum.
Costanera Norte
RIVERBANK, BEACH
In summer this strip beginning 5km north of downtown attracts the crowds to its
beaches. The mediocre public beach of
Rambla Catalunya
is backed by a promenade
and bar-restaurants; beyond, the best beach is
Balneario La Florida
(admission AR$12;
9am-8pm Oct-Apr)
, with services and a safe bathing area. Picturesque stalls behind it sell
river fish. The 'Linea de la Costa' bus heads here: downtown it runs west along Rioja be-
fore turning north up Roca.
Monumento Nacional a La Bandera
MONUMENT
(
www.monumentoalabandera.gob.ar
; Santa Fe 581; 9am-6pm Tue-Fri, 9am-noon & 2-6pm Sat &
Sun, 2-6pm Mon)
Manuel Belgrano, who designed the Argentine flag, rests in a crypt be-
neath this colossal stone obelisk built where the blue-and-white stripes were first raised.
If rampant nationalism isn't your thing, it's nevertheless worth taking the elevator to the
top (AR$5) for the great views over the waterfront, Río Paraná and its islands. The at-
tractive colonnade houses an eternal flame commemorating those who died for the fath-
erland.
Paraná Delta
ISLANDS
Rosario sits on the banks of the Río Paraná upper delta, a 60km-wide area of mostly un-
inhabited subtropical islands and winding
riachos
(streams). It's an area rich in bird and
animal life, and even the closest islands feel miles away from anywhere, though you can
see the city's buildings looming less than 1km to 2km away. Various boat services can be
