If you’re looking for accommodation in Capital Department, you can plan your trip around the experiences you want: in Posadas, the focus is on activities along the Paraná, parks and cultural sites; Fachinal combines horseback rides with a festival held every November. The towns offer different highlights to help you plan your trip.
Parks and nature in Posadas
Parque de la Ciudad in Posadas has a lagoon, diverse vegetation and habitats for animals, especially birds and butterflies. Jardín Botánico also has a botanical focus: it covers 11 hectares and is dedicated to preserving native and exotic plant and tree species. The arboretum in Parque de la Ciudad is home to 330 trees representing 93 native and 7 exotic species. Posadas thus offers different glimpses of the plant world, from the habitat around the lagoon to the targeted preservation of a variety of species.
On the Paraná: water, island and waterfront
Activities offered on the Paraná near Posadas include canoeing, boat trips, jet-ski rides and fishing. This gives you a choice of both on-water activities and boat excursions. Scheduled boat trips to Isla del Medio also depart from Posadas; the island’s beaches invite you to spend time there. As schedules may change, check departure times when planning your trip.
If you’d rather stay on shore, walks along the wide Costanera waterfront are another option. Playa Costa Sur is open to the public free of charge. It offers nautical activities, cultural and artistic events, a wide range of food and drink, and an area reserved exclusively for motorhomes. Facilities and activities may vary by season. These different options can help you decide whether to focus your stay on the waterfront or on activities on the water.
Culture and events
The Fiesta Provincial del Cordero y la Tradición is permanently based in Fachinal and takes place every year in November. The festival features asado, empanadas, lamb sausages and lamb roasted on a spit. If you’re planning to travel for the event, check the specific dates for your travel year.
In Posadas, the Museo Histórico y Arqueológico Andrés Guacurarí arranges its rooms by historical period; they cover the province’s historical developments. The Antigua Terminal de Posadas was built in 1955 and had a distinctly colonial-style façade. Paseo La Terminal is a cultural space where residents of Posadas and tourists can enjoy artistic performances and take part in cultural activities. Paseo Bosetti has a craft fair.
In recent years, Anfiteatro Manuel Antonio Ramírez has hosted the Fiesta Nacional de la Música del Litoral and the Estudiantina. The name of La Jangada, a regularly offered city tour service, recalls a way of transporting timber downstream from the upper Paraná to industrial facilities and markets—a historical connection that gave the tour its name.
Horseback riding in Fachinal
Haras Itapé in Fachinal offers horseback rides across fields and along trails through native woodland for all ages and for beginners and experienced riders alike. The operator is currently accepting bookings; check availability before your trip. Haras Itapé also invites children to get to know the farm animals, Arroyo Garupá and woodland trails. Contact the operator directly to check availability for this activity too.
Getting there and getting around
Posadas is connected by Ruta Nacional N° 12 and Ruta Nacional N° 105: Ruta Nacional N° 12 runs to Buenos Aires and Puerto Iguazú, while Ruta Nacional N° 105 connects the city with Apóstoles. Aeropuerto Internacional Libertador General José de San Martín is well connected to the city center and is about 10 km away. Check connections and distances again when planning the details of your journey.
La Jangada is regularly offered as a city tour service by the Municipalidad de Posadas. The tour runs in panoramic vehicles with space for 60 people, one wheelchair space and an access ramp. If you’d like to include the tour in your day’s plans, check the current schedule in advance.
Discover more destinations: Fachinal, Garupá, El Dorado, Candelaria Department, Cainguás Department, Iguazú Department, 25 de Mayo Department, Oberá Department.
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