Rosario, in Santa Fe province, is one of the most important cities in the country, due to its population as well as to its incidence in the overall economy of the country. Over the years, it has been the cradle of many important artists, especially singers, and footballers. Rosario gained importance at the end of the XVIIIth century, when it became a useful port in order to dodge custom controls in Buenos Aires during the independence wars. Years later, the local government placed a military settlement there, where on 7 February 1812 General Belgrano hoisted the national flag for the first time. At the beginning of this century, thanks to the crops trade, Rosario became a city of great architectural value, becoming more important than Santa Fe, the official capital of the province. Rosario offers an incredible number of cultural activities which are also amazing in quality. The vital independent theatre is paramount, as well as popular non-folkloric music.

Paraná means “Father of the rivers� in Guarani. The city is surrounded by the rivers Paraná, Uruguay, Mocoretá and Guayquiraró and is the capital city of the Entre Ríos Province. As Colón is the “paradise City�, Paraná is known as the “Lanscape city�. It is unnecessary to explain why: the natural beauty of its Paraná river coast (the biggest in Latin American after the Amazon) clearly confirms this assertion. In this area it is usual to find small islands, most of them virgin, with isolated beaches. The Paraná River is characterised by having a great variety of fishes, which attracts those interested in sports fishing. The river, its islands, the green hills and natural and artificial forests constitute the perfect habitat for diverse bird species and make it the ideal place for photo safaris. This city counts with many important historic buildings due its past historical relevance. In 1852, the Argentinean Confederation was declared, led by General Justo José de Urquiza. The city was chosen as the capital of the Confederation, as it became separate from Buenos Aires as an autonomous state. During this period, buildings were built in accordance with the importance the city had acquired: the Government House, the Legislative Palace, the theatre, the market, among others. It is better to see the town centre on foot. A good starting point is the Primero de Mayo Square. It was the first to be built in the city, the point at which the fort which protected the city was located. At present, the visitor can see around it the Colegio del Huerto, the Post Office, the Social Club, the Escuela Normal and the Town Hall, all of which are worth visiting.

Known as “ the city of the waterfalls�, Puerto Iguazú resembles a modern island, so picturesque in the midst of such magnificent virgin nature. Only 15 kilometres separate this port from the virgin jungles in the National Park Iguazú, one of the most important ecological treasures of our planet, due to the biodiversity it displays. It offers one of the most impressive natural scenes on earth: the Falls. The Falls have between 160 and 270 waterfalls which, depending on the river volume; reach a maximum front of almost 3 kilometres and a height of about 70 metres. Among the falls, the Devil’s Throat, made up of several falls in a semicircle of about 200 mt. width and 90 mt. height, is a major highlight. Steam and the noise of water give the landscape a distinctive halo of mystery. The thick green jungles around the falls –which have been declared, as well as the falls, Patrimony of Humanity- are the ideal place to go on photo safaris and discovering “ what cannot be seen� or for going horse-riding along the narrow paths in order to see the most amazing varieties of birds, flowers, insects, reptiles and there, where vegetation gets scarce, get in touch with some aboriginal communities.

Given its unique natural beauty, Puerto Iguazu is visited by hundreds of tourists every year. The city is prepared for lodging travellers of all budgets and needs. It can offer four and five-star international hotels (among them, the Cataratas Hotel, and the most modern one, the Casino Hotel), as well as cabins, hostels and camping sites. A tourist spot par excellence, Puerto Iguazú offers a wide range of water sports, the chance to listen to singing birds and to explore the fascinating possibilities of ecotourism.

“Paradise City� is Colon’s slogan. And it says it all. It is worth travelling to Entre Rios just to see this city, one of the main tourist attractions in this province due to its natural beauty and its interesting historic buildings. The first constitutional president, the General Justo José de Urquiza, founded this city, the capital of the department, which bears the same name, in 1863. On the day of its foundation, Urquiza said “the most beautiful place on the Uruguay River coast�. He was right.: now the city is the province tourism capital. In spite of being an important city, it is ideal for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities, seeking for peace. It often happens that cities are not as attractive as their surrounding areas. This is not the case with Colon, a natural balcony next to the Uruguay river (“Birds river� in guarani), full of little islands and streets lined by trees. The traveller can find in Colon optimal services to meet his/her every need, ranging from international hotels to camping spots with all necessary comforts.. This city is home to one of the most important festivals in the province: the National Handicraft Fair, which takes place in February in the traditional Quiros Park and in which the most important artisans in Latin America meet. Across the international Artigas bridge, close to the city, the traveller can reach Paysandú, in the neighbouring country of Uruguay.