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Entre Rios
The
province of Entre Ríos has an area of 78,781 Km2. The main cities are
Parana, Concordia, Gualeguaychu, Concepcion del Uruguay and La Paz, It
is bounded by the province of Corrientes on the north; the Republic of
Uruguay, on the east; the province of Buenos Aires on the south; and
the provinces of Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, on the west.
Entre Ríos has a 2491kms highway system (National and state).
The main highways are RN 12, 14, 18 y 127 (National) and 11, 6 y 39 (State).
The
“Túnel Subfluvial Hernandarias”, (Hernandarias under-water
tunnel) that runs under the Parana river bed and connects with Santa
Fe province, is 2.397m.long.
The
international "GUALEGUAYCHÚ - FRAY BENTOS" crossing, connects
the two cities Gualeguaychú (Argentina) with Fray Bentos (Uruguay).through
the “Gral San Martín” international bridge, over the Uruguay river.
The international bridge in the Colón-Paysandú crossing "Gral J. G.
Artigas", was built over the Uruguay River and connects the two cities
Paysandú (Uruguay) and Colón (Argentina).
International bridge in the Puerto Unzué - Fray Bentos crossing
"Libertador General San Martín", connects Fray Bentos (Uruguay), with
Gualeguaychú (Argentina).
Entre Rios has an airport in Paraná city, Concordia and
Gualeguaychú. The most densely populated area is the one surrounding
the capital, Paraná, connected to the capital of the province of Santa
Fe by the Hernandarias underwater tunnel.
The climate in Entre Ríos is included in the transition area from
subtropical to temperate climates, with abundant rainfall all year
round. Total annual precipitation is1, 100 mm.
Tourist attractions the El Palmar National Park, Predelta National
Park, Palacio San Martín and the Gualeguaychú Carnival.
El Palmar National Park
El
Palmar National park, located in the Entre Ríos province, in the
west of the Uruguay River, between Colón and Concordia Cities, has an
8.500 hectares surface. El Palmar national park created in 1965 in
order to preserve the large Palm trees area that extended over the
zone up to the end of the last century, has palm trees, which can
reach 12 meters in height, with leaves that are nearly 2 meters in
length and trunks 40 cm in diameter. Many of these specimens are about
200 years old. Originally, the “yatay” palm tree grew in a wider area
of Argentina, like Santa Fe, Corrientes and Entre Ríos provinces. Due
to excessive farming, and sheep and cattle rising, the area in which
the “yatay” palm tree grew declined. In this captivating park, rich in
flora and fauna, there is a special contrast between the palm trees
and the forest situated on the coastlines of rivers and streams. There
are several ways to enter the National Park; you can drive-in in some
areas in others you only allowed on foot.
Pre Delta National Park
Parque
Nacional Pre Delta (Pre-Delta National Park) created in 1992, in order
to preserve the “Delta Superior”. It is located in the southwest side
of Entre Rios, 6 km away from Diamante city. has a 2.458 hectares
surface.
Sierra de las Quijadas National Park
Parque Nacional Sierra de las Quijadas (Sierra de las Quijadas
National Park) protects the natural areas of the Chaco Arido and the
Monte, and its archaeological and palentological sites.
Gualeguaychu
Founded
in 1783, Gualeguaychu is 231Kms from Buenos Aires. There are various
tourist attractions in which its carnival celebrations considered the
best in Argentina, with its corsodromo (carnival centre where people
can view the parade) with a capacity of 35.000 people.
The average temperature is Summer 31ºC. / 18ºC. , Winter 17ºC. / 7º C.
This city is the ideal place to enjoy a peaceful rest, in a harmonious
atmosphere. The Gualeguaychú riverside gives you the opportunity to
enjoy several water sports, like safe swimming, and sports fishing
just to name two of the many others offered. For entertainment and fun
besides the carnival parade, there is the casino, the grills
(parrillas), the cafeterias and restaurants.
The
city provides adequate lodging infrastructure, with log cabins and
bungalows whose rooms currently outnumbers those of the hotels
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