Departamento Capital district, Corrientes, Argentina

Places to visit near Corrientes

Corrientes is a city in Departamento Capital district, Corrientes, Argentina, home to about 339,067 people. Within 50 km by road there are 228 places to visit — 71 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 churches and 7 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (1 km), Isla Santa Rosa (10 km) and Catedral San Fernando Rey (19 km).

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Corrientes, Corrientes
Corrientes, Departamento Capital district, Corrientes, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Corrientes at a glance

Location
Departamento Capital district, Corrientes, Argentina
Population
about 339,067
Coordinates
27.4678° S, 58.8344° W
Places within 50 km
228 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums and churches

Top places to visit near Corrientes

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Corrientes: 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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Forts & heritage near Corrientes

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is Juan José Cabral (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Corrientes

15 museums within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes (1 km); the best-known is Museo Ichoalay (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Corrientes

10 churches within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Corrientes

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is Isla Antequeras (7 km); the best-known is Isla Santa Rosa (10 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Isla Santa Rosa · river spot · Departamento San Fernando · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Isla Antequeras · river spot · Departamento Primero de Mayo · ~7 km
  • Isla Chouí · river spot · Departamento San Fernando · ~9 km
  • Riacho Barranqueras · river spot · Departamento San Fernando · ~10 km
  • Isla Meza · river spot · Departamento Capital · ~11 km
  • Isla Pelón · river spot · Departamento Capital · ~13 km

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Beaches & coast near Corrientes

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is El Yacaré (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Corrientes

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Corrientes. The closest is Puerto de Corrientes (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Corrientes

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 Corrientes
  2. 1 km Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes · church, Departamento Primero de Mayo
  3. 11 km Isla Santa Rosa · river spot, Departamento San Fernando
  4. 12 km Museo Ichoalay · museum, Departamento San Fernando
  5. 1 km Catedral San Fernando Rey · church, Departamento San Fernando
  6. 19 km Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes · museum, Departamento Capital
  7. 0 km Back to Corrientes

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From travellers near Corrientes

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How to reach Corrientes

    All places near Corrientes by distance

    Within 15 km of Corrientes

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Corrientes by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions108108Busto del Almirante Guillermo Brown (13 km)
    Forts & heritage7171Juan José Cabral (1 km)
    Museums1515Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes (1 km)
    Churches1010Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Isla Antequeras (7 km)
    Beaches & coast77El Yacaré (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Puerto de Corrientes (1 km)
    Parks22Plaza 25 de Mayo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Plaza 25 de Mayo (19 km)
    Caves11Cave Produced (1 km)
    Waterfalls11La Cascada En Equilibrio (19 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Mirador (22 km)

    Corrientes: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Corrientes?

    Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes (church, about 1 km), Isla Santa Rosa (river spot, about 10 km), Catedral San Fernando Rey (church, about 19 km), Museo Ichoalay (museum, about 20 km), Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes (museum, about 1 km), Juan José Cabral (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    228 places on Spotwander: 108 other attractions, 71 forts & heritage, 15 museums, 10 churches, 7 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Corrientes?

    Juan José Cabral, about 1 km by road; Monumento del Sargento Juan Bautista Cabral (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Corrientes?

    Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes, about 1 km by road; Museo Histórico de Corrientes "Tte. de Gdor. Manuel Cabral de Melo y Alpoin" (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Corrientes?

    Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Catedral (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Corrientes?

    Start in Corrientes, visit Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Corrientes, then Isla Santa Rosa, then Museo Ichoalay, then Catedral San Fernando Rey, then Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Corrientes, and drive back — about 44 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Corrientes?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums and churches.

    Towns near Corrientes

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