Clorinda is a city of 47,000 in Formosa Province in the Chaco region of Argentina. Located 115 km north of the provincial capital, Formosa, Clorinda is just across the border from Asunción.
Understand
[edit]Many Argentinians from the surrounding areas arrive here, park their cars, then cross the bridge (named Pasarela de la Amistad) to Puerto Elsa to make purchases at cheaper prices.
Get in
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Clorinda lies across the Paraguay River from Asuncion, Paraguay, which has the closest airport. From the Asunction Airport, a taxi to Clorinda takes about 40 minutes.
Buses are available from regional destinations in Argentina, but no buses go directly between Asuncion and Clorinda, despite the proximity. Travelers wishing to cross the border can take a bus or taxi to the international bridge, walk across, and then take a bus or taxi on the other side.
- 1 Terminal de Omnibus Clorinda, Av. San Martin esq. Calle Paraguay. Small bus station served by the Flecha bus line.
Get around
[edit]The main street is Av. San Martín. As the city is small, most places can easily be reached on foot, or by hailing a taxi. On the main street there is a bank (Banco Formosa, ATM inside the door marked "Link"), several supermarkets and specialty stores, as well as eateries.
See
[edit]- 1 Plaza San Martin, 25 de Mayo. Small park-like square to walk and picnic. Children's playground.
Do
[edit]Buy
[edit]Eat
[edit]- 1 Restaurante Círculo Social Clorinda, Av. San Martin 548, ☏ +54 3718 426 118. Tu-Su 08-16ː00 and 20ː00 - 00ː00, closed M. Traditional Argentine fare including lots of beef and poultry entrees, sides, and desserts. The milanesa is highly recommended. Full bar with draft beers. AR20,000.
- 2 Flor de Donas, Av. 25 de Mayo 1378, ☏ +54 3718 632 275. Tu-Su 08ː00 - 12ː00 and 17ː00 - 21ː00, closed M. Small restaurant, bakery and coffee shop serving breakfast and dinner. AR8,000.
- 3 La Cocina de Jose, Juan Bautista Alberdi 757, ☏ +54 3718 541 150. W-M 09ː00 - 00ː00, closed Tu. Traditional Argentine cuisine with an in-house bakery. Specializes in empanadas and tapas. Full bar available. AR15,000.
- 4 Pizzeria la Mistica, Av. San Martin 202. W-M 20ː00 - 01ː00, closed Tu. Small local pizzeria serving, well, pizzas (they have empanadas tooǃ) Open late for those nights when the midnight munchies strikeǃ
Drink
[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Residencial 9 De Julio (west end of Av. San Martín, near Av. Roque S. Peña), ☏ +54 3718 425 533. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Oldest hotel in town, dilapidated but safe and with helpful staff. Has an internal courtyard suitable for storing bicycles and motorbikes. US$13.
- 2 Hotel Artur, Av. España 1252, ☏ +54 3718 426 730. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Basic hotel with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. No restaurant on site. Limited off-street parking.
Camping
[edit]- 3 Caperucita Roja, Hwy. 11, ☏ +54 3718 526 342. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 12:00. Attractive, well-maintained camping area with plenty of shade trees and open space between campers. Sites for tent camping, or there are cabins available. Outdoor swimming pool available.
Go next
[edit]There is a travel agent on Av. San Martín, opposite the main park. Buses run direct to Asunción, Formosa, Resistencia, Buenos Aires, and other cities.