Major city · 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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot, humid)
- Airport
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- Nights
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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
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- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Concordia911 ▾
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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 Concordia, 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
- SafetyConcordia is generally safe for tourists, but take usual precautions: avoid walking alone at night in unfamiliar areas, keep valuables out of sight…
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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.
- Airportcheckcheck Nearest major airport: Aeropuerto de Concordia (check) (Check if flights operate; most visitors arrive by bus from Buenos Aires (about 5 h).).
- Getting aroundThe city centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a cafécheckARS 500–800
- BeerBeer (local, 1 L)checkARS 800–1,500
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within citycheckARS 500–1,000
- Metro or bus rideBus from Buenos Aires (one way)checkARS 7,000–10,000
- Museum or sight ticketHot springs entrycheckARS 2,500–5,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed (e.g. D' Charrúas Hostel), a night, per personARS 7,000
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room (e.g. Cristobal Hotel Boutique), a night, per roomARS 35,000
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room (e.g. Cristobal Hotel Boutique), a night, per roomARS 50,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ARS 15,000 · Mid ARS 30,000 · High ARS 50,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- check Nearest major airport: Aeropuerto de Concordia (check) (Check if flights operate; most visitors arrive by bus from Buenos Aires (about 5 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Aug
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Concordia: 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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Mar
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Jul
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Aug
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Nov
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 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 city centre is walkable. Taxis and remises (private cars) are available; a short ride within town costs about ARS 500–1000 (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Salto, Uruguay
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Bus or taxi across the Salto Grande Dam bridge, about 20 min
Bring your passport; Salto has hot springs and a historic centre.
Colón, Argentina
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus or car, about 1 h south on RN 14
Thermal springs and river beaches.
Federación
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Bus or car, about 1 h north on RN 14
Known for its hot springs and lakes.
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or car, about 45 min north on RN 14
Small town with a historic centre and nearby hot springs.
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.
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.
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 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ARS 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- ARS 45,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room (e.g. Cristobal Hotel Boutique)1 × 1 night × ARS 35,000 | ARS 35,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ARS 30,000 | ARS 60,000 |
| Bus from Buenos Aires (one way)2 × ARS 8,000 · check | ARS 16,000 |
| Hot springs entry (one day)2 × ARS 3,000 · check | ARS 6,000 |
| Local taxi ride (short)1 × ARS 1,000 · check | ARS 1,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ARS 11,800 |
| Trip total≈ ARS 64,900 per person per day, bed included | ARS 129,800 |
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2026 estimate in Argentine pesos; flights and bus tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a cafécheck | ARS 500–800 |
| Empanadacheck | ARS 400–700 |
| Beer (local, 1 L)check | ARS 800–1,500 |
| Bus from Buenos Aires (one way)check | ARS 7,000–10,000 |
| Hot springs entrycheck | ARS 2,500–5,000 |
| Taxi ride within citycheck | ARS 500–1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 107
- Fire
- 100
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Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
The US has an embassy in Buenos Aires; most other countries have consulates in Buenos Aires. For Uruguay, check visa requirements before crossing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- 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)
Say or show
- Hola / Buenos días — Hello / Good morning (OH-lah / BWEH-nohs DEE-ahs)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much does it cost? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la terminal de ómnibus? — Where is the bus terminal? (DON-deh es-TAH lah ter-mee-NAL deh OM-nee-boos)
- No entiendo — I don't understand (noh en-TYEN-doh)
- ¿Habla inglés? — Do you speak English? (AH-blah een-GLEHS)
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 Concordia. 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 Dec–Feb (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for San Carlos Palace, hot springs and Jewish Museum with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages with last orders and typical dishes (chivito, empanadas).
- Crossing guide to Salto, Uruguay with bus schedules and visa info.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for bus terminal and airport.
Sources
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