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wiki/Gualeguaychú
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Oficial del Carnaval de Gualeguaychú -
carnavaldelpais.com.ar |
turismoentrerios.com
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Municipalidad de Gualeguaychú -
Gualeguaychú.gov.ar
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Frommer's On-Line
features Gualeguaychú Carnaval! |
Gualeguaychú & Argentina's National Carnaval
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The
newest highlight of nightlife here is not a bar but the
Gualeguaychú Casino, Costanera and San Mart?n (tel.
3446/424-603), which opened in February of 2005. The owners
call it the world's only Carnaval-themed casino, and it has been
beautifully decorated in a Carnaval theme by local artists
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"The
best close beach is the Solar del Este, just northeast of
town. Other excellent camping sites and beaches exist within a
few miles of downtown Gualeguaychú. A car makes things much
easier when you're here, but there are no car-rental services in
Gualeguaychú or in the surrounding cities. The solution is to
rent a car in Buenos Aires and drive to Gualeguaychú."
Frommer's Planning a Trip
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The Argentine Mesopotamia region,
which encompasses the provinces of Missiones, Entre R?os, and Corrientes,
is where many of these festive events are held. The most popular and
well known Carnaval by virtue of a strong marketing campaign to fill
350,000 seats in the corsodromo
over a season of nine Saturday
s these is that of Gualeguaychú, in the southern part of Entre
Rios province.
Gualeguachu Carnival calls itself - the
"country's carnival" (El Carnaval del Pais) in contrast to the other
huge Carnaval in the nearby city of Corrientes which uses the title of
"the Country's Carnaval Capital"
During the Carnaval del Pais, 4 samba clubs (comparsa) compete for the
title of "kings of the carnival".
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Mari-Mari
Samba Queen |
Each comparsa includes over 700 dancers, and is
accompanied by 5 huge stages, a drum band (batucada) and a singing band.
Each club chooses a theme and a theme song, and the theme is brought to
life using the stages, costumes, decorations and songs.
WHEN:
Gualeguaychú's event is held every
Saturday in January, February, and sometimes even the first week in
March. If you're in Buenos Aires during this time period, it's a great
destination for a side trip.
Gualeguaychú was also an area of
mass German immigration which somewhat explains the abundance or
beautiful blonde women.
Gualeguaychú has historical areas that contribute to the city heritage
and are worth visiting- San Mart?n Square, Urquiza Square, San Jos?
Cathedral or cultural sites like the Magnasco
Institute Museum, the Railway Museum
Beaches
along the Rio Gualeguaychú and the Rio Uruguay. Many Porte?os choose to
vacation here for the beaches, camping, and fishing.
By the river, the natural beauty that dresses the coast is increased by
many beaches, the port and the Unzu? Park with a thick and varied
vegetation.
These places are chosen to practice water sports, fishing and amusing
walks in the open air.
You can also visit the Boca Port in the junction of the Gualeguaychú and
Uruguay Rivers, El Sir? Autochthonous Flora and Fauna Preservation
Station, Itapeby Country House or the ?andubaysal Beach and Camping
located 17 km away from the city on the verge of Uruguay River.
Historical:
Gualeguaychú has historical areas that contribute to the city heritage
and are worth visiting- San Mart?n Square, Urquiza Square, San Jos?
Cathedral or cultural sites like the Magnasco Institute Museum, the
Railway Museum, Andrade's House and Fray Mocho's House which are true
evidence of the eager development of the city.
GETTING
THERE: by car from Buenos Aires, take Ruta
12 north from Buenos Aires and then go north again on Ruta 14 where they
intersect.From Uruguay, you can take "Libertador
San Mart?n International Bridge" that links the city with Fray Bentos
City in the neighbouring country.
Buses for Gualeguaychú from Buenos Aires leave from the Retiro
Bus Station and go to the Gualeguaychú Terminal de Omnibus at
Boulevard Jurardo and Boulevard Artigas (tel. 3446/440-688). The
journey takes about 3 hours. Various companies will make the trip,
including FlechaBus. Call tel. 3446/440-776 in
Gualeguaychú or tel. 11/4315-2781 in Buenos Aires for tickets,
schedules, and information or visit
www.flechabus.com.ar Look for
special Carnaval bus trips to the Carnaval leaving Buenos Aires in the
afternoon, stay in Gualeguaychú for the Carnaval event, and then return
to Buenos Aires after 3 or 4am.
Air: There is no nearby airport with commercial services,
WEATHER: The climate of the region is template
with an average temperature of 18?C, being the maximum temperature of
32?C in Summer and minimum temperature of 5?C in Winter.
Nearly everything other than some
restaurants and a few small convenience stores will close between 1 and
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