Paraná, Entre Ríos: what to see and where to stay
Paraná is a department of Entre Ríos province, Argentina, with its seat in Paraná. Visitá Entre Ríos lists 35 attractions and 339 places to stay: 115 hotels, 87 cabins & resorts, 48 hostels, 44 aparts & rental homes, 30 campsites.
Top sights: Parque Urquiza, Catedral de Paraná and Plaza 1° de Mayo. Most places to stay are in Paraná, María Grande, Sauce Montrull and Villa Urquiza. 3 tourist routes pass through here.
Things to do in Paraná
- ⭐Parque Urquiza⭐ Must-seeThe capital's great park on the bluffs of the Paraná river: 44 hectares of walks, an amphitheatre, monuments and sunset viewpoints.
Catedral de Paraná⛪ Temples & faithThe 1883 cathedral facing Plaza 1° de Mayo, whose dome and bell towers dominate the city centre.- 📍Plaza 1° de Mayo📍 Other sightsParaná's main square, surrounded by the Cathedral, the Town Hall and the historic buildings of downtown.
Casa de Gobierno de Entre Ríos🏛️ History, ruins & museumsSeat of the provincial government, opened in 1890 facing Plaza Mansilla. Guided tours inside.
Teatro 3 de Febrero🎭 Culture & craftsAn Italian-style theatre from 1908, the province's main stage.- 🏛️Museo Histórico Martiniano Leguizamón🏛️ History, ruins & museumsThe history of Entre Ríos: Urquiza, the Argentine Confederation (when Paraná was the national capital) and colonial life.
Costanera de Paraná📍 Other sightsRiverside promenade with bars, beaches, the port and views of the islands. Boat trips depart from here.- 🏖️Playa Thompson🏖️ BeachesParaná city's classic sandy river beach, with lifeguards in summer.
- ⭐Túnel Subfluvial Paraná – Santa Fe⭐ Must-seeThe only tunnel under a river in South America (1969): 2.4 km linking Paraná and Santa Fe. Visitor centre open to the…
Termas de María Grande♨️ Hot springsHot springs resort in the centre of the province, 60 km from Paraná: salt-water pools at 40 °C surrounded by countryside.
Crespo, Capital Nacional de la Avicultura📍 Other sightsTown founded by Volga German settlers, with its National Poultry Festival in October and the traditional food of the villages.- 🎣Hernandarias y la Colonia Santa Elena🎣 Fishing & riverParaná coast north of the capital: beaches, dorado fishing and the old Santa Elena meat-packing plant.
Parque Gazzano y Playa Villa Urquiza🏖️ BeachesBeach and campsite 25 km from Paraná, the capital's summer classic.
Colonia Avellaneda📍 Other sightsVillage of country homes 15 km from Paraná, with cabins, resorts and the Provincial Watermelon Festival.- 🏖️Playa Municipal🏖️ BeachesPlaya municipal inundada en verano 2016
- 🏛️Museo regional🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 📍Área contaminada📍 Other sights
Museo de la ciudad de Viale🏛️ History, ruins & museums
Museo Regional Cerrito🏛️ History, ruins & museums- 🗿Monumento a San Martín🗿 Monuments & historic sites
- 🏛️Museo de la Educación🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 🏛️Museo de Ciencias Naturales🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 🏛️Museo Histórico Municipal🏛️ History, ruins & museums
- 🏛️Museo Regional Histórico 24 de Agosto🏛️ History, ruins & museums
Where to stay in Paraná
- 🏨"La Carolina" Quintahotel · La Picada
- 🛏️ALOJAMIENTO POR DIAhostel · Cerrito
- 🌳ALQUILERES TEMPORARIOS, DEPARTAMENTOSapart / rental home · Paraná
- 🌳APART "AIRES DEL ÑAPINDÁ" ( Alojamiento / Hotel )apart / rental home · Paraná
- 🏨Agua Clara Quintahotel · La Picada
- 🛏️Alojamiento Antoniohostel · Paraná
- 🛏️Alojamiento Avenida Argentinahostel · María Grande
- 🛏️Alojamiento Bnb Leandrohostel · Paraná
- 🛏️Alojamiento Deportivo Municipalhostel · Cerrito
- 🛏️Alojamiento Dos y Tres Personashostel · María Grande
- 🌳Alojamiento El TRIANGULAR Apart Oro Verde Entre Riosapart / rental home · Oro Verde
- 🛏️Alojamiento Family RPhostel · Oro Verde
- 🛏️Alojamiento Rivierahostel · Paraná
- 🛏️Alojamiento Toma viejahostel · Paraná
- 🛏️Alojamiento Tía Polyhostel · Oro Verde
- 🛏️Alojamiento Zona Parque - Family Room with Private Bathroomhostel · Paraná
- 🛏️Alojamiento deptos temporarios los paraisos 140hostel · Oro Verde
- 🛏️Alojamiento el tatahostel · Paraná
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Routes through Paraná
- 🏛️ Ruta de Urquiza y la historia · 2 to 3 days
- 🌅 Costa del Paraná: de La Paz al Pre-Delta · 3 to 4 days
- 🏘️ Ruta de las colonias de inmigrantes · 2 days
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Paraná?
The most visited sights are Parque Urquiza, Catedral de Paraná and Plaza 1° de Mayo. There are 35 attractions on the map.
Where to stay in Paraná?
There are 339 places to stay: 115 hotels, 87 cabins & resorts, 48 hostels, 44 aparts & rental homes, 30 campsites, 14 ranches & rural tourism, 1 inns & guesthouses. Most are in Paraná, María Grande, Sauce Montrull and Villa Urquiza.
What are road conditions in Paraná today?
See the Road conditions page: listed closures and links to Vialidad Nacional and the Entre Ríos DPV.