corrientes

Corrientes is a term used for two related places in Argentina: the city of Corrientes and the surrounding province of Corrientes. The city is the capital of Corrientes Province, situated in the northeast of the country on the western bank of the Paraná River, opposite the city of Resistencia in Chaco Province. It functions as an administrative, commercial, and cultural center for the region and serves as a gateway to the Iberá wetlands. The urban area features riverfront promenades, historic neighborhoods and a culture influenced by Guaraní and Spanish heritage. The annual Carnival of Corrientes is one of the country’s most renowned festivals.

The province of Corrientes lies in the northeast of Argentina, in the Mesopotamia region. Its capital is the city of Corrientes. The province encompasses part of the Paraná and Uruguay river basins and includes the Iberá Wetlands, one of Argentina’s largest wetland systems and a major site for biodiversity. Its economy is based on agriculture (notably soy, corn and rice), cattle ranching, forestry, and some manufacturing. The population exhibits a strong Guaraní influence in language and culture, and the area has a humid subtropical climate with substantial rainfall. The provincial government administers education, health, and infrastructure in coordination with municipal jurisdictions.