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5 Gualeguaychú where the General entertained
guests, and the Sala de Tragedia,
Road map C2. 140 miles (226 km) SE
of Paraná. * 100,000. @ Urquiza’s bedroom, where he
n Plazoleta de los Artesanos, Paseo was assassinated in 1870.
del Puerto; (03446) 423-668. ( Sat. Outbuildings include a private
_ Carnaval (Jan & Feb). chapel, notable for its frescoes
∑ gualeguaychuturismo.com and altar. Also set within the
gardens is a large artificial lake.
Derived from the Guaraní
phrase for “river of the large
jaguar,” Gualeguaychú sits on 7 Colón
the bank of its name sake river, Road map C2. 180 miles (290 km) SE
a tributary of Río Uruguay. It is of Paraná. * 22,000. @ n Ave
most famous for its Carnaval, Costanera y Gouchón, (03447) 421-
when thou sands of revelers 233. _ Fiesta Nacional de Artesanías
descend on this small town to (Feb). ∑ colon.gov.ar
enjoy the country’s biggest and
most extravagant summer cele- The grand reception hall at General A picturesque settlement on
bration. Festivities center Urquiza’s Palacio San José the western bank of Río
around the Corsódromo, an Uruguay, the little town of
open parade ground over- 6 Palacio San José Colón is the perfect venue for
looking Gualeguaychú’s old Road map C2. Ruta Provincial 39, a relaxing break. Its riverside
railroad line and train station. Km 128. Tel (03442) 432-620. setting facilitates a variety of
Outside of Carnaval, the town Open 8am–7pm Mon–Fri, 9am–6pm activities, including swimming,
attracts visitors for its river Sat, Sun, & hols. & 8 Spanish only. boating, and lounging in the
beaches, which stretch over 12 ∑ palaciosanjose.com thermal waters of its public
miles (20 km). Parque Urquiza, spa. Its balustraded riverfront
across the river, has some of the Some 70 miles (110 km) stretches 6 miles (10 km)
most popular beaches. Also north of Gualeguaychú, and overlooks, at its
noteworthy is the town’s colonial this Italianate palace is northern and southern
archi tecture; two immaculately best reached by car, or reaches, long sections
restored early 1800s abodes, by taxi from Concep- of sandy, palm-fringed
Azotea de Lapalma and Solar ción del Uruguay. Built beaches. Boats to the
de los Haedo, are open to the between 1848 and facing river islands
public as museums. Instituto 1860, it was an archi- depart regularly from
Magnasco, Gualeguaychú’s main tectural statement of the waterfront. The
cultural space, houses many local power and influence Bust of General town’s oldest buildings
artworks and historical artifacts. for regional caudillo Justo Urquiza are found clustered
and Federalist leader, around the port area.
E Azotea de Lapalma General Justo José Urquiza Here, Estación Fluvial, Colón’s
San Luis y Jujuy. Tel (03446) 437-028. (1801–70). A national monument, railroad station, is an elegant,
Open varies (call in advance). the palace sits in forested Italianate construction
Closed Sun, Mon, & Tue. & 8 by countryside and is recognizable encircled by tall yatay palms.
prior arrangement (Spanish only). by the watchtowers at either Several more historical
E Solar de los Haedo end of its pink, arcaded façade. buildings front Plaza San
San José y Rivadavia. Tel (03446) 437- Surrounded by magnif icent Martín and the main Avenida
036. Open 9am–noon & 3:30–6:30pm ornamental gardens, the palace 12 de Abríl. On the avenue,
Wed–Sat, 9am–noon Sun. is built around two courtyards. Teatro Centenario is a well-
Closed Sun, Mon, & Tue. & 8 by Rooms include the richly restored theater, dating
prior arrangement (Spanish only). decorated Sala de los Espejos, back to 1925.

A relaxing day at the beach on the banks of Río Uruguay
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p280 and pp292–3

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