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:: The Paraná River and its Delta islands: a 45 km wild nature strip, composed of wide sandy beaches and abundance of animal and vegetation diversity, some of which can be explored by kayak or boat.

:: Costanera and Balneario La Florida: located on the shores of the city, with beautiful river views and green spaces. The most popular mainland beach is Balneario La Florida, located 8 km from the city centre. There are plenty of bars, restaurants and excellent amenities.

:: Monumento a la Bandera (Flag Monument): the Argentinean flag was raised for the first time ever at this site. The tower is 70 m tall, so take the lift to the top and enjoy spectacular views of the city and river.

:: Che Guevara: born in Rosario in 1928, there is a square named after this revolutionary figure.

:: Nightlife: with so many restaurants, bars, pubs and clubs, in both the city centre and the Costanera, Rosario offers a great atmosphere for fun.

:: Paseo del Siglo: travel back in time and see a large concentration of late 19th and early 20th century buildings.

:: Parks: visit Parque Independencia with its artificial lake, Parque Urquiza, Parque de España and Parque de las Colectividades.

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Rosario is an industrial and export centre, located 310 km northwest of BA. Plaza 25 de Mayo lies in the old city centre and is surrounded by various architectural sites such as the cathedral, several museums and monuments. Rosario is definitely a great place to enjoy the nightlife. The city offers an abundance of culture, such as music, theatre and artistic performances. It is also the birthplace of many recognized national artists. Be sure to enjoy one of the many attractions found along the Paraná River banks, i.e. parks, bars, restaurants and beaches.

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ROSARIO

I: Pte. Roca 1051 Tel: (0341) 5279964II: San Lorenzo 1530 Tel: (0341) 5302020

lacasonadedonjaime@yahoo.com.ar www.youthhostelrosario.com.ar

LA CASONA DE DON JAIME I - II & SUITES When visiting Rosario stay at one of these two backpacker friendly hostels. La Casona de Don Jaime I has private rooms or dorms and all the home comforts. Its Roots Bar is ideal to enjoy a bit of reggae and tuck into homemade meals, including their speciality stuffed pizzas! La Casona de Don Jaime II & Suites is their second hostel with dorms with shared bathrooms or ensuite stylish private rooms on the 2nd floor. This XX century house has been revamped to offer comfort and fun with a small only-PAX bar where every

Wednesday they play live music with a jam session for guests too. Both hostels are downtown and within walking distance from the main attractions!

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Boulevard Oroño 525 (0341) 153165535

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BONARDA BON HOSTEL

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With an exclusive location on Boulevard Oroño close to the city centre, park, river, bars and restaurants, this hostel has a cosy and relaxed vibe in an attractive and clean refurbished antique house. They have a large private room for 2 to 6 with a view over the Boulevard. The room has a TV, towels, air con and private bathroom. They also have

dorms for 4 to 8 with lockers, heating and shared bathrooms. Most of them have have air con so rest assured that you will sleep well at night! Bonarda Bon is well stocked for fun too: ping pong, board games, PlayStation, DVDs, a large living room and kitchen, a sun terrace and a big BBQ space are sure to keep you entertained.

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This place is covered head to toe in art. Each room has different wall paintings done by artists and other travellers who have passed through this hostel in the city centre. With a very relaxed and friendly attitude, the owners are always on hand to help you settle into Rosario and find out everything it has to offer.

ART ROSARIO HOSTEL

Actually with two hostel locations, in both you will find private rooms (double and cuads) as well as dorm rooms (6, 8 and 10 bed) and different patios and lounges to chill out watching TV or DVDs. All rooms have shared bathrooms. If you want to get creative in the kitchen there is a minimarket on the ground floor for all the essentials!

Presidente Roca 534 & Laprida 1183 (0341) 4459759

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EL PIMPOLLAL ESPIRITUAL – Hostel de la Isla

Paraná Viejo – Paraná Delta Island (0341) 155494777

rsugasti@hotmail.comwww.elpimpollal.com.arLocated on a beautiful delta island just

20 minutes by speedboat from Rosario (transfers available), you will return to your roots with idyllic sceneries and sunsets that soothe the soul.Run by Rafa (who speaks English) with the help of Puma, Toto and “El Diablo”,

you will savor healthy and delicious regional meals cooked in a traditional mud oven or grill. They have plenty of firewood, too, if you want to cook yourself. They just ask that you bring your own food! You will be entertained by guided horseback riding, bird watching, swimming in the river, volleyball, alternative therapy, boat trips, fishing, their reggae beach bar, and the constant contact with the

island’s incredible environment. With just three rooms - a dorm, a double and a triple - all with a shared bathroom and plenty of hot water, there will always be that restful, personal experience at this mystical place.

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PARANA HOSTEL Andres Pazos 159(0343) 4228233 / 154550847 paranahostel@hotmail.com www.paranahostel.com.ar

One block off the main pedestrian street, this funky hostel is perfectly located for exploring the city and is only a stone’s throw from the main plaza and cathedral.

Set on three floors in a historic house, Parana Hostel has attractively decorated private rooms (double, triple and cuad) as well as two dorm rooms (10 and 6 bed). A gorgeous leafy garden, terrace. kitchen and BBQ give you ample space to meet other travellers and you can borrow their bikes for free or the staff can help you organise tours to all the local attractions and

activities: boat trips, photo safaris, kayaking, city tours, thermal pools and archery!

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Sat alongside the river, Paraná is a relaxed and unassuming city where life goes by at a comfortable walking pace. Take your time to stroll around the city and enjoy its colonial architecture including the picturesque Plaza 1 de Mayo, sparkling white Metropolitan Cathedral and the Municipal Palace.

One of the prettiest parts of the city is down by the river at the costanera where joggers and walkers amble along the waterfront and chill out on the

beaches. Take a boat trip, go fishing or get active with a canoe or kayak on the water. But water activities aren’t the only excursions on offer: if you want to keep to dry land you can do archery, tango classes or photography safaris; or throw yourself through the air with paragliding; or even dip back in the water with the hot thermal springs.

Nightlife takes an easy pace here so make sure to join in with the locals eating river fish at the tavernas* and listening and dancing to Argentine folk music at the famous peñas*.

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ESTEROS DEL IBERA

With Esteros del Iberá you really want to feel in the middle of nature and a world away from civilised cosmopolitan life - at Posada Ypa Sapukai you are right amongst the breathtaking natural world that inhabits this special place. A rustic style hotel with wooden furniture and a cosy fireplace for cool nights, here you can stay in one of their five rooms in either a double, triple or quad.

POSADA YPA SAPUKAI

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Staying here includes excursions by boat, horse or walking tours - speak to the bilingual staff to find out what you can do in your time, and make sure to walk out to their private jetty to watch the birds and pondlife as sunsets...

Yacare corner MburucuyaColonia Carlos Pellegrini

(03773) 15514212 / (011) 1537042288 iberaturismo@gmail.com

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Esteros* del Iberá is one of those places that everyone wants to visit, but very few actually make it here. The truth is that it is a bit of a tricky place to get to - a couple of hours by 4x4 or a long bumpy bus ride, it is at least four hours from the closest towns and civilisation.... Mercedes is the usual starting point and here you can book a transfer. But its remoteness is what makes it such a special place. In the middle of humid wetlands, the Esteros del Iberá have cultivated one of the most important and one of the most unique ecosystem’s in the Americas. A prime spot for nature spotting, here you can do walks, horserides and boat tours to see over 360 bird species, lots of allegators, the world’s largest rodents (carpinchos), wild deers and jump on the floating islands of the world’s second largest wetlands.

The base to stay here is the small town of Colonia Carlos Pellegrini. With a small population and only

a couple shops and restaurants, this is a very relaxed and slow moving town, but its tranquility

is the best way to enjoy the nature and relax in Argentina’s wild wetlands.

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Puerto Iguazú serves as a resting spot for visitors to the world famous Iguazu Falls, recently chosen as one of the New Natural Seven Wonders of the World. :: Iguazu National Park:Declared a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it is one of the most impressive natural attractions in Argentina. The most spectacular waterfall is Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat). There are boat trips to the base of the falls and many activities to explore the surrounding jungle, like 4x4 expeditions, horse riding, canopy, visits to traditional villages, rappelling and trekking.Close to Puerto Iguazú town, you can visit the Hito Tres Fronteras mirador, a place where the rivers intersect and form a natural border with neighbouring Brazil and Paraguay. The bird shelter Guira Oga (Home of the Birds, in the Guaraní language) is a rehabilitation centre where thousands of local animal species are treated and reintroduced into their natural habitat.:: Wanda Mines: Guided tours and gem shopping can be found in these open cast quartz and amethyst mines, situated 40km from Puerto Iguazú.:: Jesuit Missions: Closer to Misiones’ capital city, Posadas, (250km from Iguazú), lies the site of the largest and best preserved mission ruins in the region, San Ignacio Miní. Settled within the dense vegetation, this site shows all the interesting aspects of the Jesuits’ quest to convert the Guaraní natives to Catholics.

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MARCOPOLO SUITES IGUAZU

There is always one hostel that got away and you wish you had booked... don’t let Hostel Inn Iguazu be it! This fun hostel is located in the jungle on the way to the waterfalls. With a large swimming pool, garden, pool bar, privates and dorms, samba and tango shows, a restaurant, ping pong, pool, BBQ nights and parties – you will be sorry to miss out!

HOSTEL INN IGUAZU

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Ruta 12 Km 5 - iguazu@hostel-inn.com(03757) 421823 - www.hostel-inn.com

This new accomodation option is located near South America’s most popular waterfalls, and combines a relaxing, fun and recreational atmosphere

in the midst of the stunning wildlife. This three- star hotel includes breakfast, bar & restaurant, laundry service, solarium, swimming pool & bar, free Internet area and Wi-Fi connection, a tourist information centre, parking and a sports and recreational area.

Ruta 12 Km 3,50 - iguazu@marcopolosuites.com(03757) 422440 - www.marcopolosuites.com

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HOSTEL IGUAZU FALLSJust a block from the bus station, Hostel Iguazu Falls can get you up to the world famous Iguazu Falls in no time. The hostel has 7 rooms that can hold up to 4, 6 and 8 people with shared bathrooms, while 5 private rooms also come with private bathrooms. Getting tired in the heat? Relax in the garden in a hammock, try your hand at asado* with the outdoor grill, take a dip in the pool, play a game of ping pong or relax in your air-conditioned room. The well informed, dedicated staff can give you the inside track on all the activities in and around the falls. The possibilities are endless!

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Guarani 70 (03757) 421295

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RESIDENCIAL UNO HOSTELLocated just two blocks from the bus station and downtown Iguazu, Residencial Uno is a place to kick back and enjoy life in the hands of two friendly and helpful owners. They have dorms, single, double, triple and quad private rooms with fans or air conditioners, private bathrooms, TV and hot water. They also have a self catering kitchen, bar, pool table, bilingual staff, daily maid service and tourist information.

Try their Saturday night asados*!

Begin the day with a yummy breakfast, soak up the sun in

their large swimming pool, and relax in the TV/DVD room

with one of the biggest DVD libraries in town.

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Fray Luis Beltrán 116(03757) 420529

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