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In the afternoon, the
costanera
comes alive. It's a favorite spot for joggers, cyclists, dog
walkers,
mate
sippers, hot-dog vendors and young couples staring at the lights of
Paraguay across the water. Pride of place goes to 'Andresito,' a huge stainless-steel
sculpture of Guaraní provincial strongman Andrés Guacarurí (Guazurary), looking like
the Tin Man in search of a heart.
Palacio del Mate
GALLERY
(Rivadavia 1846; 8am-12:30pm & 4-8pm Mon-Fri, 5-8pm Sat)
Better than Posada's couple of
desultory museums, this art gallery has temporary exhibitions and some displays on the
mate
-growing process.
Fundación Artesanías Misioneras
GALLERY
OFFLINE MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.famercosur.com.ar
;
cnr Alvarez & Arrechea; 8am-8pm)
Guaraní culture is
strong in this part of Argentina, and you'll see Guaraní artists selling their wares
throughout the town center. Particularly fine pieces are displayed and sold here. There's
another branch on the
costanera
. Don't bank on them keeping to opening hours.
Tours
Many operators around town offer tours to the Iguazú Falls, the Jesuit missions and the
Esteros del Iberá.
Guayrá
TOUR
( 443-3415;
www.guayra.com.ar
; San Lorenzo 2208)
Very helpful tour agency offering half-
day tours to the Jesuit missions, the Paraguayan missions, Saltos del Moconá and more.
Based in the Hotel Libertador.
Misión Paraná
CRUISE
( 15-433-4001;
www.misionparana.com
;
Vieja Estación, Av Costanera; cruise per person
AR$300-370; tickets sold 11am-1pm & 4:30-8:30pm)
Runs dinner cruises on the Paraná
Wednesday through Saturday. Drinks and dancing included. Look for discount flyers in
your hotel.
