Buenos Aires, November 21 (NA) – While the City of Buenos Aires has an extensive coastline offering places for fishing, gastronomy, parks, and other attractions, a change of scenery is always a good idea, and this long weekend is a new opportunity to hit the road. Taking all necessary precautions, heading out with family or friends is a perfect plan to escape routine and schedules.
Thousands of people are already enjoying the first hours of the XXL weekend, while others choose to stay and enjoy the City's offerings, which will include two major events at iconic locations in the capital in the coming days.
Photo: Agencia NA (Redes Secretaria de Turismo de Santa Fe).
From the City of Buenos Aires northwards, along the Paraná River, there are many cities with similar characteristics given by the river's course. However, the provincial capitals, united by the mega-project of the Subfluvial Tunnel, inaugurated on December 13, 1969, are two places relatively close to the Obelisk, ideal for enjoying outdoor activities and getting to know the region.
Both cities are just over 2 kilometers apart, but how far are they from the City of Buenos Aires? Neither is less than 500 kilometers away.
Buenos Aires - Santa Fe: 478 Km. Buenos Aires - Paraná: 480 Km.
What to do in Santa Fe and Paraná during the XXL long weekend?
Santa Fe
Walk along the waterfront Walking along the coast in the Santa Fe port is ideal because it combines nature with the city's architecture and history. Additionally, you can visit the Rosedal and walk along Thompson Beach, going from end to end along the waterfront.
River excursions From the river, the view of the city is beautiful, and for bird watching, you can hire boat or sailboat excursions.
Have lunch at Puerto Sánchez Its gastronomy stands out for its river fish dishes with a personal touch.
Visit the Pre-Delta National Park Its short and easy trails are perfect for getting to know the region's natural area up close.
Photograph sunsets Over conversations and mate, watching each sunset from the cliffs is a gift from nature. One such place is Laguna Setúbal, a corner with a great variety of species, including the dorado, ideal for sport fishing.
Paraná
Urquiza Park and waterfront With imposing views of the Paraná River, the park offers extensive green spaces to share mate, walk, run, or ride a bike. Perfect for disconnecting.
With the proposal on the table, the only thing left is to choose whether to explore the streets of the City or, alternatively, drive a few hours and enjoy 'two cities in one'.
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There are restaurants, bars, and shopping malls.
History and culture Visit museums such as the Provincial Museum, the Ethnographic and Colonial Museum Juan de Garay, the San Francisco Convent, the Santo Domingo Convent, and the Constitution Museum.
Parks and green spaces Among them, the Juan De Garay Park stands out, which has a lake to have a picnic and enjoy the freshness of being by the water's edge, surrounded by green where you can walk without hurry, far from the hustle and bustle of traffic.
Suspension Bridge It is an icon of the city and a postcard that every tourist takes away with them, photographing it while walking along the waterfront.
Sport fishing There are specific places for sport fishing with views of the deep horizon of the river and the city.
One of them, as learned by the Argentine News Agency, will bring together more than 200 flavors of sandwiches in what will be the new edition of the Sandwich Festival this Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 at the Argentine Hippodrome in Palermo, and the other is also a classic, like the Night of Bookstores.
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But for those who have not yet decided to stay or take a weekend trip, in addition to the Atlantic Coast, there are also two tourist destinations with the charm of nature provided by their environment along the Paraná River, where fishing, water activities, and river gastronomy abound.
Taking boat tours among the islands is one of the attractions of the city of Santa Fe, and it is combined with its urban culture and gastronomy.
