Paso de la Patria Village, Argentina

Across the small islands of the river Paraná, in the outlet of the river Paraguay, Paso de la Patria, also called “the paradise of the Dorado”, is located 38 kilometers from Corrientes. It is one of the most visited summer villages in the area.

It was founded in 1.782. It was called “Paso del Rey” because it was the forced route of the real militias in the time of the Spanish Colony.

The place is perfect for ecotourism. It is interesting to visit here the fair property, the church Inmaculada Concepción de María and the lake Totora.

In August, the National Party of the Dorado annually gathers fishing lovers from all over the world. They came to this location to watch or to participate in the fishing. The fish of the Dorado, called “the Tiger of the Paraná”, is abundant. The Dorado Paso de la Patria has been declared a Provincial Reservation of Fishing and an International Sport Center.
How to get to Paso de la Patria

From Buenos Aires

To get to Paso de la Patria you have to travel by National Road No. 9, to subsequently take the National Road No. 12, at Campana. Later you Hill take National Road No. 14, you Hill continue by National Road No. 130 EMP., to later return to the National Road No.14. You will continue by National Road No. 119, enter to National Road No. 123 and proceeding by National Road No.12.

Festivities

In August takes place the Dorado National Festival that gathers fishing amateurs. The Sweet water fish as the Dorado, called the Paraná Tiger because of the abundance and the size of the Dorado. Paso de la Patria has been declared Fishing Provincial Reservoir and international sport center.

Attractive Tourist Places

Isla Toledo - Isla Carayacito - Isla Carayá - Isla Itatí. These islands have sand banks, rocky shores and big beaches all along the coast. In this picturesque location, nautical sports are practiced such as: water-scooter riding, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and water skiing.

Los esteros del Ibera. This is a complex ecosystem that embraces 700.000 hectares of tidelands and lagoons. It is a natural sanctuary where wild animals live (turtles, yacarés, monkeys and deer of the swamps, among others).

This reservation has seven lagoons and 43 water mirrors (coming from the rain) free from contamination. Their surfaces are covered by Camalotes and Irupés (typical vegetation).

Other places of interest

· Yapeyú, where the general San Martin was born.
· Paso de los Libres, a city of calm beaches and beautiful spas.
· The Hydroelectric Complex Yacaretá, one of the biggest in the world.
· The Basilica Nuestra Señora de Itatí, a sanctuary of faith.