Corrientes
Argentina · Corrientes ProvinceAR
City in Argentina
Corrientes is the capital city of the province of Corrientes, Argentina, on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, about 1,000 km (621 mi) from Buenos Aires and 300 km (186 mi) from Posadas, on National Route 12. It has a population of 346,334 according to the 2010 Census. It lies opposite its twin city, Resistencia, Chaco.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 430,170
- Coordinates
- -27.468, -58.834
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Elevation
- 52 m
Overview of Corrientes
Corrientes is a sizeable city in Corrientes Province, Argentina. With 430,170 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards culture, nature and nightlife.
Things to do in Corrientes
Culture in Corrientes
(14)The culture shortlist for Corrientes: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. It is a direct read of Corrientes's activity profile. That is 14 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Corrientes
(10)Looking for nature? Corrientes has Beaches, Forest, Gardens, Mountains and National Parks. Counting everything, 10 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Corrientes.
Nightlife in Corrientes
(9)Corrientes's nightlife entries include Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. Everything listed here comes from what Corrientes is actually tagged with. There are 9 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Corrientes
(9)Water Sports lovers get Bodyboard, Kiteboarding, Kitesurfing, Rafting and Sailboats. It is a direct read of Corrientes's activity profile. Altogether 9 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Corrientes
(7)The adventure shortlist for Corrientes: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Climbing and Escape Room. Everything listed here comes from what Corrientes is actually tagged with. There are 7 tagged experiences in this group.
Sports in Corrientes
(4)Under sports, Corrientes is tagged with Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Trail Running. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Corrientes.
Wellness in Corrientes
(3)Under wellness, Corrientes is tagged with Farms, Ranches and Therms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Corrientes.
Shopping in Corrientes
(2)Corrientes records Food and Shopping under shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Corrientes is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Corrientes
(1)The family shortlist for Corrientes: Zoo. All of it is drawn from Corrientes's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Corrientes
(1)Other activities in Corrientes covers Fishing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Corrientes.
Best time to visit Corrientes
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Getting to Corrientes rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Argentina/Cordoba.
Similar destinations
Places near Corrientes that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Corrientes known for?
- Corrientes is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in Corrientes Province, Argentina with around 430,170 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Corrientes?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles in Corrientes. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Corrientes?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Corrientes located?
- Administratively, Corrientes sits in Corrientes Province, Argentina — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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