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Jardin Botanico Alberto Roth — Your First Glimpse of the Misiones Rainforest
The Botanical Garden Alberto Roth, located southeast of Posadas, spans 30 hectares of diverse ecosystems, providing an educational space to learn about Misiones’ rainforest flora. Established in 1981 and named after naturalist Alberto Roth, the garden promotes environmental conservation. It features winding trails, a Meliponario for stingless bees, and a birdwatching area by Arroyo Zaimán,…
Gruta India – A Hidden Sanctuary of History, Nature, and Legend in Misiones
Gruta India, located near Garuhapé in Misiones, Argentina, is a significant archaeological site and natural cave that showcases the region’s geological and human history. Measuring approximately 40 m across, it features diverse flora and a waterfall, along with a cool, humid interior. Excavations have revealed artifacts dating back over 4,000 years, indicating early Indigenous habitation.…
Exploring Iguazú National Park: A Complete Guide
Argentina’s Gateway to One of the World’s Natural Wonders The Iguazú Falls, known in Spanish as Cataratas del Iguazú or in short Las Cataratas, are one of the planet’s most incredible natural spectacles. Forming the border between Argentina and Brazil, they are part of a vast subtropical ecosystem whose biodiversity is surpassed only by the…
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Museo Regional Aníbal Cambas – The Living Memory of Misiones
The Museo Regional Aníbal Cambas, founded in 1940, serves as a key cultural institution in Posadas, preserving the history and identity of Misiones. Housed in a historic red-brick building, it showcases the province’s evolution through thematic halls covering geological origins, indigenous cultures like the Guaraní and Aché–Guayakí, and contemporary developments. With educational programs and a…
San Ignacio Miní – Argentina’s Most Famous Jesuit Reduction
Among all the Jesuit missions in Misiones, San Ignacio Miní stands out as the most iconic. Located in the town of San Ignacio, about 60 kilometers east of Posadas, it is the best-preserved site of the Jesuit system in Argentina. From Paraguay to Misiones The mission of San Ignacio was first founded in 1610 on…
Parque Paraguay
Overlooking the Paraná River, the Parque República del Paraguay – often called Parque Paraguayo – is one of Posadas’ most emblematic green spaces, steeped in history, culture, and symbolism. Its origins date back to 1885, when the area formed part of the Barrio de los Cuarteles, home to the 3rd Regiment. Years later, the military…
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Catedral de San José – Posadas’ Spiritual Heart
On the northern side of Plaza 9 de Julio rises the Catedral de San José, one of the most emblematic landmarks of Posadas. With its neoclassical façade, twin towers, and rich history, it is not only a place of worship but also a cultural symbol of Misiones. Origins and Early Construction The cathedral’s story began…
Plaza 9 de Julio – The Living Heart of Posadas
At the center of Posadas lies Plaza 9 de Julio, the city’s main square and one of its most emblematic spaces. Named after Argentina’s Independence Day, it has been the backdrop for more than 150 years of history, politics, celebrations, and daily life. Origins and Early Years (1870–1910) The story of the plaza begins in…
Laos Buddhist Temple
You wouldn’t expect to find Southeast Asian architecture in northeastern Argentina—but that’s exactly what makes this temple so remarkable. Tucked along Route 12, just a little further than the airport outside Posadas, it stands quietly apart from the usual tourist circuit. A Community Far from Home The story begins in the late 1970s and early…
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