Federación

Understand

The original town was founded in 1777 but in 1974 the citizens of Federación underwent a relocation. The new city was formally inaugurated in 1979, because the old city was flooded by the waters of Salto Grande. The local economy is based on citrus crops and timber. They also have many attractive tourist spots.

Tourist information Federación touriem website

Getting there

By road: you can get in only by bus or car. It is between 5 and 7 hours away from Buenos Aires (478 km).

Getting around

Taxis are very cheap. If you want to walk, Federación is perfect too. It’s very small and cycling is another good option.

See

Museum of Settlements - Federation, Hipólito Irigoyen y Las Rosas, [email protected]. Tu-Su 09:00-12:30. History museum. (updated Mar 2022) Museo de la imagen Espigón Stella Maris (a breakwater) The harbor Avenida Costanera is a beautiful recreation space that stretches along 8 km

Do

The city's thermal complex, one of the most visited by tourists in Argentina, includes a water park, and offers kayaking, horseback riding, craft fairs, religious activities, city tours, museums, and flora and fauna viewing in the Chaviyú forest reserve. The hot springs emerge from a depth of 1,268 m. Their spring temperature remains constant at 42 °C, classifying them as hyperthermal waters.

Buy

The typical souvenirs are leather goods, cutlery, semi precious stones, mates, etc. You can also buy regional products (jams, jellies, liquers, sausages, marinades, cheese).

Sleep

There are in Federación bungalows, campsites, private houses and apartments.