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Gualeguaychú
Argentina's carnival town
A town on the Gualeguaychú River famous for its carnival, with troupes parading in the corsódromo on Saturdays in January and February. The rest of the year: river beaches, hot springs and a tree-lined waterfront.
What not to miss
- The Carnaval del País at the corsódromo
- Ñandubaysal beach on the Uruguay River
- The waterfront and its beach bars
Getting there
About 230 km from Buenos Aires on Route 14, over the Zárate-Brazo Largo bridges. Bus terminal with frequent departures.
Gualeguaychú, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Carnival
On Saturdays in January and February, troupes parade through the corsódromo before thousands of spectators.
- Busy. Book ahead.
February
Carnival
Carnival Saturdays continue at the corsódromo until the season closes.
- Busy. Book ahead.
March
Autumn
- Normal.
April
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
May
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
June
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
July
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
August
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
September
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
October
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
November
Quiet
- Quiet. Quieter.
December
Summer
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Month by month
How many travelers stay in Gualeguaychú each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.