City of Resistencia, Argentina

Resistencia is the capital of the Chaco province.

Distances: 7 kilometers from the River Paraná
22 kilometers from Corrientes
159 kilometers from Formosa
880 kilometers from Córdoba
1020 kilometers from Buenos Aires

The name Resistencia was chosen in honor to the perseverance of the first residents who resisted the attacks of the Indians in the last century. It has a flat landscape with wide tree-lined streets and low constructions.

The Bridge General Belgrano connects the city of Corrientes to the Paraná River with more than 1.700 meters length. Only 3 kilometers away from the city, you can see the Toba neighborhood, an indigenous reservation of peculiar characteristics.

A characteristic of Resistencia is the outdoor museum. In the 60`s, Boglietti began a campaign in order to get sculptures, made all around the country, to be put on the sidewalks. Tourists can appreciate the most varied works of art, carried out by noted Argentinean artists, on the streets, squares and walks.

How to get to resistencia

* By Car

The National road No. 11 communicates Buenos Aires with Formosa city.

* By Train

The General Belgrano train reunites Resistencia city with the rest of the province.

 * By plane

The Resistencia International Airport, it is located South-west from downtown, is one of the most important airports of Argentina, it is also th place where the international flights make emergency stops.  However due the economical situation of the province, has few flights and passengers movement.
There are daily flight frequencies to Buenos Aires city.

 * By ship

The Barranqueras port could be considered as communication point with the city.

Festivities

The tourism has no distinguished place in the local economy, However the cultural tourism has some relevance with the sculptures tours by the city, the event with major activity is the: International Sculpture Bienal, that each 2 years gathers the most important international artists to compete in the city.
The event traditionally organized in 25 de Mayo square, change its location nowadays takes place on the Costanero stroll area at Negro River shore.

Places of interest

· Museum of Natural Sciences of the Chaco
· Ichoalay Historical Museum
· Fogón de los Arrieros
Among the historic museums the most important are:

· Hombre Chaqueño Museum
· Regional Anthropology Juan Alfredo Martinet Museum
· The Geraldi House, which belongs to one of the first habitants of the town.
· The Bellas Artes René Bruseau Museum
· The Medios de Comunicación Museum.

Useful information

Municipal tourism
25 de Mayo Square

Phone: 458289