Major city · Argentina
Clorinda
Spend a half‑day exploring the riverfront and main square; add a night if you need rest after crossing the border.
Clorinda is a small border town of about 47 000 people in Formosa Province. Most attractions are within walking distance, so a few hours suffice; a night stay is useful for travelers crossing from Paraguay or catching a bus.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional storms)
- Airport
- ASU
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Argentina ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Argentina's National Migration Directorate (Migraciones) or an Argentine consulate before booking.
- Argentina ↗Since April 2025 the official, MEP and street ('blue') dollar rates sit within a few percent of each other; a foreign card is usually the best-value way to pay, while ATM withdrawals carry high fixed fees. Rules have changed often — check before you fly.
- Argentina ↗Patagonia (El Calafate, El Chaltén, Ushuaia) is a November–March trip; in winter many services close and hiking is limited.
- Argentina ↗Since August 2026 non-resident foreigners must show insurance or pay for non-urgent care at nationally run public hospitals, and Buenos Aires City, Mendoza, Salta, Jujuy and Santa Cruz charge visitors for scheduled care; emergencies are still treated. Travel with medical insurance — check the current rules.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Clorinda911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Clorinda, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Argentine peso (ARS, $).Argentina-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro, Movistar and Personal cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their shops with a passport, or an eSIM before you fly.Argentina-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and most cities; in the Northwest and rural areas ask or use bottled.Argentina-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10% in cash; the cubierto (cover charge) is not a tip.Argentina-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/I. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Argentina-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay alert at the border crossing, keep valuables hidden, and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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- RestroomsUse cafés, shopping centres and bus terminals (small fee sometimes); carry tissues.Argentina-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 107 ambulance · 100 fire
- Sundays & holidaysSiesta hours (13:00–17:00) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Siesta hours (1:00 PM–5:00 PM) in the provinces close many shops; Buenos Aires works straight through.Argentina-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción) (Cross the bridge; taxi to Clorinda ≈40 min).
- Getting aroundThe main street is Av.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ASU Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción) (Cross the bridge; taxi to Clorinda ≈40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Feb
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Clorinda: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jul
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The main street is Av. San Martín; most sites are walkable. Taxis are available for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Asunción, Paraguay
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Walk across the Pasarela de la Amistad bridge (about 15 min), then take a taxi or bus on the Paraguayan side
No direct buses; the bridge is pedestrian-only.
Formosa
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Clorinda (Flecha line), about 1.5 h
Provincial capital with riverfront and museums.
Resistencia
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus from Terminal de Omnibus Clorinda (Flecha line), about 2.5 h
Known for its open-air sculpture museum.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Residencial 9 De Julio
Oldest hotel, safe, internal courtyard; US$13 per night.
Hotel Artur
Basic rooms, friendly staff; no restaurant.
Caperucita Roja Camping
Shaded campsites and cabins; pool available.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ARS 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ARS 3,000–5,000 excl. bed
- High
- ARS 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Meal at Restaurante Círculo Social | AR 20,000 |
| Meal at Flor de Donas | AR 8,000 |
| Meal at La Cocina de Jose | AR 15,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border crossing can be slow; have Argentine pesos for purchases on the Paraguayan side.
- Buses do not run directly between Asunción and Clorinda; you must cross the bridge on foot or by taxi.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 107
- Fire
- 100
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
My embassy: —
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- Hola / Disculpe — Hello / Excuse me (hola / disculpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (¿Cuánto cuesta?)
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus? — Where is the bus station? (¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Clorinda. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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