The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Santa Fe, Argentina

Sunset in Santa Fe, Argentina
Sunset in Santa Fe, Argentina | © Maximiliano Kolus/Flickr
Sorcha O'Higgins

Santa Fe is a province in north-eastern Argentina. The capital of the province is Santa Fe, while the most important city in the region is probably Rosario, birthplace of Lionel Messi and Che Guevara. We check out the best things to do in and around Santa Fe province.

Santa Fe Suspension Bridge

Santa Fe suspension bridge

This Instagram-worthy bridge was built in 1924 and connects the east and west coasts of the Setúbal Lagoon. It was almost destroyed by flooding in 1983, but was restored and is now one of the city’s monuments. It is illuminated at night, making for romantic views of the bridge against the night sky, or as the sun goes down in the evening.

Visit Rosario

Rosario is Argentina’s third city with a population of nearly 1.5 million people. It is home to a number of prestigious Argentine sights, and visitors to Rosario can check out the port on the Parana river, head to the riverside cafes, bars and nightclubs and see the house where infamous revolutionary Che Guevara was born.

1. San Francisco Convent Museum

Church

A fine example of local colonial architecture, this former convent is a work of art, and a must-visit for anyone who appreciates details in joinery and is passionate about history. The San Francisco Convent Museum has pretty gardens and adjoining museum where visitors can marvel at the timber roof beams that were constructed using no nails.

2. Regional Santa Fe Railway Museum

Museum

Any fans of the locomotive will feel right at home in this homage to all things train. A tunnel connects the old railway station to the private house, Casa Hume, in which the museum is located. Nine exhibition rooms feature old maps and photographs and antique model train sets. A fun day out with kids.

Enjoy the beaches in Rosario

Beach in Rosario

As well as being a port city, Rosario also has some lovely beaches that are heavily used by locals for recreation. The Rambla Catalunya and the Balneario La Florida are two of the most important ones, and offer visitors a range of activities to enjoy on the beach. Definitely worth a visit in the height of summer.

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