Welcome to Chaco
Tourism in Chaco: Learn All about What this Province Offers
In a lush green region, there is a land with an amazing cultural legacy. Chaco is one of the provinces with the largest native population, where around 40,000 indigenous people of different ethnic groups live, offering the possibility of learning about their languages, ancestral customs, and crafts. You can also embrace unique experiences with the natural beauty of wetlands, islands, and hills. Don’t miss the warmth of Chaco and everything that this land of abundant fauna has for you.
Travel to the diversity of traditions
Explore one of the Argentine provinces with the largest number of native people. Discover a place inhabited by around forty thousand indigenous people of qom, wichi and mocoví ethnicities. Learn about their languages and ancient habits. Meet the descendants of European immigrants who arrived over a century ago to work on the land. Take a close look at their traditions. Let their crafts surprise you. Taste their typical dishes. Discover the value of their historical and cultural legacy.
Tour a territory full of beauty and diverse in experiences. Wetlands and rivers. Islands and mounts. Cities and villages that open up their arms to you to share stories, anecdotes, myths and legends. Connect with the kindness of the people from Chaco. Live the International mahi mahi Fishing Tournament Fest [Fiesta del Torneo Internacional de Pesca del Dorado]. Visit the Pigüem N'onaxa Natural Reserve and the Villa Ángela Astronomical and Cultural Center [Centro Astronómico y Cultural Villa Ángela]. Explore the Campo del Cielo region, which hosts two of the largest meteors in the world. Chaco is waiting for you.
About Chaco
A province built by native peoples and immigrants.
About the Province
In 2010, it became the second Argentinian province to adopt more than one official language. It is home to one of the largest meteorites in the world. It owns the third-largest forest area in South America: El Impenetrable. Chaco surprises with records and nature, welcoming adventurers who dare to go deep into its lands.
Must-see Attractions
The National Canoeing Festival
If you want to mix parties and sports, this experience is definitely for you. In this event, athletes of all ages can participate, and it is held at the Club de Regatas in the city of Resistencia.
Adventure Tourism in El Impenetrable
El Impenetrable challenges even the most expert adventurers. From trekking and 4x4 vehicle excursions to horse riding in hidden paradises and boat or catamaran sailing. And for the most courageous, camping in the midst of nature under the night sky is also possible.
Amazing Meteorites in Campo del Cielo
More than 6,000 years ago, there was a meteor shower in the middle of southern Chaco. Nowadays, it has become a place venerated by the people of Chaco, and tourists can learn more about the cosmic phenomenon in its museum, theme park, and the Meteorite Festival, held every year.
Enjoying Cerrito Island
This beautiful island, full of natural wonders, is located where the waters of the Paraguay and Paraná rivers meet. Photographic safaris, walks amid an unparalleled greenery, nautical tours, museums, and the Virgen del Pilar chapel are some of the attractions you can’t miss.
Relaxing in the Sáenz Peña Hot Springs
If you are looking for a perfect place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the cities and enjoy the true experience of comfort and wellbeing, visit the Termas de Sáenz Peñas. Get immersed in exclusive waters with healing properties, floating sessions of a salt capsule, sauna cabins, Turkish baths, relaxing massages, and lymphatic drainage sessions.
Trying Chaco’s Flavours
In the province of Chaco, the cuisine is a fusion of regional flavours and recipes brought by immigrants. A gateway to a true feast of sensations on the palate.
Meeting the Birds of Chaco
Enjoy the experience of bird watching among flights, songs, and colours. The province of Chaco is a refuge for biodiversity. You will be able to observe 5,000 bird species and 10 AICAs (Important Bird Areas).
What is the climate like in Chaco?
Chaco has a semi-arid to humid tropical climate. It is characterised by the continuous exchange of tropical and southern air. In summer, its average temperature ranges from 24 °C to 30 °C, with maximum temperatures above 40 °C. In winter, the minimum temperatures recorded are less than 5 °C.
When is the best time to visit Chaco?
The best time to visit the province of Chaco is in winter and spring, that is to say, between June and December.
What provinces does Chaco border?
Chaco borders the provinces of Santiago del Estero and Salta on the west, the province of Formosa on the north, Santa Fe on the south, and Corrientes on the east.
What does the word Chaco mean?
The word Chaco means “hunting territory” and comes from the indigenous languages of northern Argentina and Paraguay. Its name honours the abundant fauna found across the territory.
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