El Puerto de Ituzaingó
Schedule: Lunes a viernes es de 8 a 12 y de 16 a 20 hs.
Ticket cost: Entrada libre y gratuita
The Port of Ituzaingó
Location: Froilan Pérez and Paraná River. It was the first means of communication and trade for Ituzaingó with the outside world.
From very ancient times, Ituzaingó thrived on the port; everything passed through here. People from the island came to the port to sell their products to the townsfolk and the docked ships.
Countless sailors also frequented the port, giving the town a renewed sense of life. It stands as a living testament to a flourishing era in the town since, from the founding of Ituzaingó in 1864, the port was the sole means of communication with other parts of the country. Over 30 passenger and cargo ships operated there, transporting products from Corrientes and Misiones by waterway. Until 1976, this site was of great utility and importance, but over the years, and due to the evolution of land transport, the latter replaced water transport.
The port holds historical value and is a must-visit for fishermen. It features a floating dock dating back to 1927, currently housing the “AGUATUR” office, which transports passengers to the Reserve of Isla Apipé Grande, providing transfers on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Recently, Senator Alicia de Kirchner visited and decided to launch an exclusive boat for the transportation of islanders to our city at no cost.
This resource also serves as a center for water activities and nautical sports such as sailing, canoeing, water skiing, kayaking, jet skiing, and sport fishing.
You can also observe a wide variety of floral species such as palm trees, lapacho, laurel, willows, bamboo, ingá, tataré; native and exotic species like Misiones cedar, jacaranda, and chivato. In terms of fauna, it is home to bird species, hummingbirds, kingfishers (large, medium, and small), scissors tails, parrots, thrushes, as well as iguanas and amphibians.
MILITARY GEODETIC POINT:
Location: Puerto-Local Plaza.
It is an iron tower known as a military triangulation tower, with a Royal Benchmark for the Country’s Leveling, originating from the city of Tandil, Buenos Aires.
Dating back to the 18th century, it is a significant historical resource.
FLOATING DOCK
Location: Local Port.
It is a covered floating platform with offices, accessed by a bridge from the land. It held a prominent place due to the bustling movement of ships coming and going from the Upper Paraná with cargo and passengers.
It was inaugurated on April 16, 1927, and experienced its peak until 1976.
