🏛️ Ruta de Urquiza y la historia: a road trip through Entre Ríos

🕒 2 to 3 days🚗 418 km📍 7 stops

Palacio San José, the Basilica where Urquiza is buried and the Colegio del Uruguay, then in Paraná the museums and buildings from when the city was capital of the Confederation. Ends at the Victoria Abbey.

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Stops along the way

Palacio San José
General Urquiza's residence (1848–1858), now a National Museum: 38 rooms, courtyards, chapel and gardens. The most visited historic site in the province.
→ 31 km · ~30 min
Basílica Inmaculada Concepción
Basilica from 1859 facing Plaza Ramírez, where General Urquiza is buried.
→ 0 km · ~1 min
Colegio Nacional del Uruguay
Founded by Urquiza in 1849, the country's first secular school: presidents and writers studied here.
→ 267 km · ~197 min
Museo Histórico Martiniano Leguizamón
The history of Entre Ríos: Urquiza, the Argentine Confederation (when Paraná was the national capital) and colonial life.
→ 1 km · ~2 min
Casa de Gobierno de Entre Ríos
Seat of the provincial government, opened in 1890 facing Plaza Mansilla. Guided tours inside.
→ 1 km · ~2 min
Parque Urquiza
The capital's great park on the bluffs of the Paraná river: 44 hectares of walks, an amphitheatre, monuments and sunset viewpoints.
→ 117 km · ~116 min
Abadía del Niño Dios
Benedictine monastery from 1899, the first in South America: church, guesthouse and products made by the monks.

Where to stay along the way

Departments on this route

Uruguay Paraná Victoria

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Ruta de Urquiza y la historia route take?

We recommend 2 to 3 days.

How long is the Ruta de Urquiza y la historia route?

About 418 km by road from the first to the last stop (7 stops).

Where to stay on the Ruta de Urquiza y la historia route?

There are 16 places to stay within 8 km of the stops. The best rated are listed on this page.