Departamento San Fernando district, Chaco, Argentina

Places to visit near Barranqueras

Barranqueras is a town in Departamento San Fernando district, Chaco, Argentina, home to about 50,823 people. Within 50 km by road there are 230 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 churches and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Isla Santa Rosa (5 km), Catedral San Fernando Rey (7 km) and Museo Ichoalay (8 km).

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Barranqueras, Chaco
Barranqueras, Departamento San Fernando district, Chaco, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barranqueras at a glance

Location
Departamento San Fernando district, Chaco, Argentina
Population
about 50,823
Coordinates
27.4813° S, 58.9393° W
Places within 50 km
230 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Barranqueras

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barranqueras: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Barranqueras, by type

Forts & heritage near Barranqueras

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Placa Memorial Angélica Cacere (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Barranqueras

15 museums within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Museo Regional de Antropología Juan Martinet (6 km); the best-known is Museo Ichoalay (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Barranqueras

10 churches within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Parroquia Verbo Divino (5 km); the best-known is Catedral San Fernando Rey (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Barranqueras

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Antiguo balneario sobre Río Negro (8 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Barranqueras

5 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Isla Santa Rosa (5 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barranqueras

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barranqueras. The closest is Laguna Prosperidad - Los Lirios (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Barranqueras

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 44 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barranqueras
  2. 8 km Museo Ichoalay · museum, Departamento San Fernando
  3. 1 km Catedral San Fernando Rey · church, Departamento San Fernando
  4. 3 km Laguna Prosperidad - Los Lirios · lake, Departamento San Fernando
  5. 16 km Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes · church, Departamento Primero de Mayo
  6. 11 km Isla Santa Rosa · river spot, Departamento San Fernando
  7. 5 km Back to Barranqueras

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    Within 15 km of Barranqueras

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    Places near Barranqueras by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Other attractions114Busto del Almirante Guillermo Brown (1 km)
    Forts & heritage71Placa Memorial Angélica Cacere (5 km)
    Museums15Museo Regional de Antropología Juan Martinet (6 km)
    Churches10Parroquia Verbo Divino (5 km)
    Beaches & coast7Antiguo balneario sobre Río Negro (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves5Isla Santa Rosa (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3Laguna Prosperidad - Los Lirios (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3Plaza 25 de Mayo (7 km)
    Parks2Parque Cambá Cuá (12 km)
    Waterfalls1La cascada en equilibrio (7 km)
    Caves1Cave Produced (14 km)

    Barranqueras: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barranqueras?

    Isla Santa Rosa (river spot, about 5 km), Catedral San Fernando Rey (church, about 7 km), Museo Ichoalay (museum, about 8 km), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (church, about 13 km), Busto del Almirante Guillermo Brown (attraction, about 1 km), Alicia Moreau de Justo (attraction, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barranqueras?

    230 places on Spotwander: 114 other attractions, 70 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 churches, 7 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Barranqueras?

    Placa Memorial Angélica Cacere, about 5 km by road; Anfiteatro Todaro (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Barranqueras?

    Museo Regional de Antropología Juan Martinet, about 6 km by road; Fogón de los Arrieros (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barranqueras?

    Parroquia Verbo Divino, about 5 km by road; Cristo (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barranqueras?

    Start in Barranqueras, visit Museo Ichoalay, then Catedral San Fernando Rey, then Laguna Prosperidad - Los Lirios, then Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes, then Isla Santa Rosa, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barranqueras?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Barranqueras

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barranqueras’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barranqueras on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.