Posadas: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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.

Posadas, Misiones · CC BY-SA 4.0

Now in the cityPosadas+22°CClear · sunset 07:03 PMupdated 08:14 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map4

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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