Corrientes: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Corrientes is the capital city of the province of Corrientes, Argentina, on the eastern shore of the Paraná River, about 1,000 km (621 mi) from Buenos Aires and 300 km (186 mi) from Posadas, on National Route 12.

Corrientes · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityCorrientes+23°CCloudy · sunset 07:14 PMupdated 08:14 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map3

Exchange rate$1,544.65per 1 $ARS — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Worth a day trip

Capiatá≈ 3 hr 30 min

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 1Usual care is enough — no special measures.

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Exercise normal precaution in Argentina. Argentina is generally a safe destination for travelers. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Level 1 Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low. Review the CDC’s Travelers’ Health Notice for more information on Andes virus .

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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