Misiones Province · Argentina
Posadas travel guide
Posadas is a city in Misiones Province, Argentina, home to about 276,000 people.
- Best months
- August
- Nearest airport
- PSS8 km · Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport
- Currency
- ARSArgentine convertible peso
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos Aires
- Language
- Spanish
About
About Posadas
Posadas is the capital city of the Argentine province of Misiones, in its south, at the far northeast of the country on the left bank of the Paraná River, opposite Encarnación, Paraguay. The city has an area of 965 square kilometres (373 sq mi) and a population of 324,756 (2010 census [INDEC]), and the Greater Posadas area has a population of over 359,609 according to a 2017 estimate.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Posadas
See
Parque República del Paraguay, La Bajada Vieja, Botanic Garden, La Costanera riverwalk, Palacio del Mate, Anfiteatro Manuel Antonio Ramírez, and the local museums.
- Regional Museum Anibal Cambas
Do
There is a lovely walk along the river which can even be romantic in the evening. Depending on weather conditions it is possible to see the glittering lights of Encarnacion in Paraguay then. Don't forget to enjoy the mate, Argentina's popular beverage. Although the first taste will be an unusual flavor for newcomers, it is a haunting taste that beckons you back time and time again. The Paraguay Consulate in Posadas, Argentina is in a small, orange, old colonial house a couple of blocks from the town center at 179 San Lorenzo Street (the street numbers were changed but the locals still prefer the old numbers - the new number is on the 1500 block) between Santa Fe and Sarmiento streets.
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Where to stay
Which part of Posadas to stay in
Hotel Continental, Hotel Posadas, Hotel Julio Cesar, etc. Complejo La Aventura is for those who prefer to be in direct contact with nature.
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When to go
The best time to visit Posadas
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Posadas are August. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 252 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Posadas: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS), about 7.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO, 17 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
There's an international city bus connecting Posadas in Argentina and Encarnación in Paraguay. From Paraguay, it crosses the bridge, stops for Argentine customs (where everybody gets off for border control) and continues to Posadas bus station and beyond. The fare is that of a city bus, around 1.50 USD. Remember to ask the driver to drop you at the Paraguayan border post to get your exit stamp, as the bus will drive straight past it - keep your bus ticket to border another bus free when you're done.
Getting around
In town you will find plenty of taxis and buses but the best way to get around is on foot.
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PSS · Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport
ENO · Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Posadas
Eat
Along the city's riverwalk, populary known as "La Costanera", there are plenty of great restaurants like Doña Chola, La Ruedita, and Barlovento. Most of these restaurants have a wonderful view of the Parana river.
Drink
The most popular bars in the city are: Bocatto, Español, Bahia, Vittragge, Mentecato, Status and Barlovento.
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Questions
Posadas: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Posadas?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Posadas are August. January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; October is the wettest, with about 252 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Posadas?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Libertador Gral D Jose De San Martin Airport (PSS), about 7.6 km from the city centre in a straight line; Teniente Ramon A. Ayub Gonzalez International Airport (ENO, 17 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Posadas?
Argentine convertible peso (ARS).
Nearby
Destinations near Posadas
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.