Corrientes Argentina is located at the east bank of Parana, the third largest river in South America. Five hundred miles from the sea, Corrientes is a major port of the city. It has the population of 328,689 according to the last census.
The climate at Corrientes Argentina is generally mild and temperate. Humidity being high, the place receives heavy rainfall during spring and fall.
Corrientes Argentina is famous for its architecture that includes smooth shaped buildings, structures of colonial Baroque style offering a dynamic air and the streets and parks full of Chivatoes, jacarandas and orange trees.
Corrientes Argentina has a picturesque landscape that offers room for various activities to the tourists like sport fishing and several other water sports. The Municipal River Resort and Sailing Club provide the tourists with an excellent opportunity to enjoy the water of the river and indulge in various water sports. One cannot afford to miss the stroll down the river drive through the natural balconies looming over the river. The place has several tourist destinations that include the zoo, museums and shopping complexes along the pedestrian street. Another must visit spot of the region is the Indian settlement where General Mitre lived in during the Triple Alianza war.
February is one of the best times to visit the place as it is the time when the city dresses up for the grand carnivals that keeps people of
Corrientes Argentina busy throughout the month. Secret meetings, designs, embroideries, essays and floats give the tourists a lifetime experience.
