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Voykit pocket guide · Argentina
Concordia
Half a day for the hot springs and San Carlos Palace, or one night if you cross from Salto, Uruguay. Not a base for Entre Ríos.
Concordia is a mid-sized city on the Uruguay River, 440 km north of Buenos Aires. Its main draws are thermal springs, the San Carlos Palace (linked to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry), and the Salto Grande Dam. Most travellers pass through on the way to Uruguay or spend a night for the hot springs.
- Country
- Argentina
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- ARS
- Money
- Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $). About ARS 1,450–1,600 per US dollar in mid-2026 — check; inflation has slowed but prices still move, so do not rely on old guides.
- Daily spend
- Budget ARS 15,000–25,000 excl. bed · Mid ARS 25,000–45,000 excl. bed · High ARS 45,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Claro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Ambulance 107 · Fire 100
- Plugs
- Types I, C · 220 V · 50 Hz · Type I sockets are like Australia's, but with live and neutral reversed; bring a universal adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.; Taxi / app: Round up.; Hotel porter: ARS equivalent of US$1–2 per bag.; Tour guide: US$5–10 per person a day.; Ushers at tango shows / football: Small tip customary.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.
- Toilets
- Use cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee in a café | ARS 500–800 |
| Empanada | ARS 400–700 |
| Beer (local, 1 L) | ARS 800–1,500 |
| Bus from Buenos Aires (one way) | ARS 7,000–10,000 |
| Hot springs entry | ARS 2,500–5,000 |
| Taxi ride within city | ARS 500–1,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- check · Nearest major airport: Aeropuerto de Concordia (check)
- Check if flights operate; most visitors arrive by bus from Buenos Aires (about 5 h).
Typical fares
- Bus from Buenos Aires to Concordia
- about ARS 7,000–10,000, about 5 h (check)
- Taxi from bus terminal to centre
- ARS 500–1,000
- Crossing to Salto, Uruguay
- bus or taxi, about ARS 1,000–2,000, 20 min (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The city centre is walkable. Taxis and remises (private cars) are available; a short ride within town costs about ARS 500–1000 (check).
See and do
Known for
- San Carlos Palace
- Hot springs (termas)
- Salto Grande Dam
- Jewish Museum
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Salto, Uruguay | Bus or taxi across the Salto Grande Dam bridge, about 20 min | About 30 min |
| Colón, Argentina | Bus or car, about 1 h south on RN 14 | About 1 h 15 min |
| Federación | Bus or car, about 1 h north on RN 14 | About 1 h 15 min |
| Chajarí | Bus or car, about 45 min north on RN 14 | About 1 h |
Sleep
- City centre (around Plaza 25 de Mayo)
- Walking distance to restaurants, museums and the bus terminal.
- Near the hot springs (Termas de Concordia)
- Resort-style hotels; about 10 min drive from the centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Hola / Buenos díasOH-lah / BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syahs |
| How much does it cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAHN-toh KWES-tah |
| Where is the bus terminal? | ¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus?DON-deh es-TAH lah ter-mee-NAL deh OM-nee-boos |
| I don't understand | No entiendonoh en-TYEN-doh |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés?AH-blah een-GLEHS |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: One cheek kiss among friends; handshake in business; avoid: Refusing a kiss from a new acquaintance's friends
- Mate circle: Drink the whole gourd and hand it back to the server; avoid: Stirring the straw
- Dinner: Eat late and linger; avoid: Expecting service at 18:00
- Punctuality: Arrive 15–30 minutes late for social events; avoid: Arriving early at a home
- Conversation: Talk football, food, family; avoid: Opening with the Falklands or Peronism
Scams and watch-outs
- The San Carlos Palace may be closed for restoration: check the official site before visiting.
- Hot springs have varying opening hours and entry fees; confirm in advance.
- Crossing to Salto, Uruguay requires a passport; check visa requirements for your nationality.
Concordia is generally safe for tourists, but take usual precautions: avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas, keep valuables out of sight, and use registered taxis.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Concordia yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- San Carlos Palace
- Hot springs (termas)
- Salto Grande Dam
- Jewish Museum
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Concordia (Argentina), revision 5145976 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5145976
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Concordia
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
The US has an embassy in Buenos Aires; most other countries have consulates in Buenos Aires. For Uruguay, check visa requirements before crossing.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/concordia-argentina). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.