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MercedesMercedes, Corrientes
Use Mercedes as a transport hub for Esteros del Iberá and Colonia Carlos Pellegrini: one night before or after the wetlands, not a destination on its own.
Mercedes is a quiet Corrientes town that serves as the practical gateway to the Iberá Wetlands. Most travellers pass through to arrange transport to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini or to break a long bus journey. The town itself has a few sights and a strong siesta rhythm; one night is enough.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ARS
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Dec–Feb (hot and humid), Jul (cold)
- Airports
- CNQ · PSS
- 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.
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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 Mercedes911 ▾
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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 Mercedes, 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
- SafetyMercedes is generally safe.
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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.
- AirportcheckCNQ Corrientes Airport (About 2 h by bus; check connections).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeARS 800–1,500
- BeerBeer (bottle)ARS 1,500–3,000
- Metro or bus rideBus to Colonia Carlos PellegriniARS 2,500 (check)
- Budget bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomARS 15,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomARS 25,000
- High-end bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomARS 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ARS 15,000 · Mid ARS 25,000 · High ARS 45,000
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
- CNQ Corrientes Airport (About 2 h by bus; check connections) · PSS Posadas Airport (About 2.5 h by bus; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mercedes: 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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Nov
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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 town is walkable. For Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, take the daily bus (about noon, 3 h, dirt road) or arrange a transfer through your accommodation.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 3–3.5 h
Daily bus from Mercedes terminal (about noon, 3 h) or arranged transfer
The main reason to come to Mercedes; book bus in advance.
Esteros del Iberá
goDoor to door: From Mercedes: 3–3.5 h to the park entrance
From Colonia Carlos Pellegrini: boat tours, walking trails, or 4x4
Wildlife: capybaras, caimans, marsh deer, over 350 bird species.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Mercedes, about 1.5 h
Fishing town on the Paraná River; half-day trip if you have time.
Paso de los Libres
skipDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Mercedes, about 2 h
Border town with Brazil; only if you are crossing into Uruguayana.
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.
Town centre
Near the bus terminal and main square; most budget and mid-range options.
Estancias outside town
Rincon del Socorro and similar estancias offer full-board stays; require own transport or arranged transfer.
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
| Double room in town1 × 1 night × ARS 25,000 | ARS 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ARS 25,000 | ARS 50,000 |
| Bus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini, one way2 × ARS 2,500 · check | ARS 5,000 |
| Boat tour in Esteros del Iberá2 × ARS 15,000 · check | ARS 30,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ARS 5,000 | ARS 10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ARS 12,000 |
| Trip total≈ ARS 66,000 per person per day, bed included | ARS 132,000 |
2026 estimate in Argentine pesos; flights and long-distance buses excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ARS 800–1,500 |
| Empanada | ARS 1,000–2,000 |
| Beer (bottle) | ARS 1,500–3,000 |
| Bus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini | ARS 2,500 (check) |
| Boat tour in Esteros del Iberá | ARS 15,000–25,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Siesta: many shops and restaurants close 13:00–17:00.Siesta: many shops and restaurants close 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.
- The bus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini runs Monday–Saturday only; book in advance.
- Dirt roads to the wetlands can be impassable after heavy rain; check conditions.
- ATMs may run out of cash; bring enough pesos for the wetlands.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Ambulance
- 107
- Fire
- 100
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MercedesMercedes, Corrientes
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Ambulance107
- Fire100
Embassy
The US embassy is in Buenos Aires; most other countries have embassies in Buenos Aires. Check /argentina/visa-requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus terminal → town centre: walkable, about 10 min
- Bus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini: about ARS 2,500, 3 h, Monday–Saturday noon (check)
- Taxi from Mercedes to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini: about ARS 30,000–50,000 (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 is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el colectivo a Colonia Carlos Pellegrini? — Where is the bus to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el koh-lehk-TEE-voh ah koh-LOH-nyah KAR-lohs peh-leh-GREE-nee)
- Quisiera una habitación — I would like a room (kee-SYEH-rah OO-nah ah-bee-tah-SYOHN)
- ¿Aceptan tarjeta de crédito? — Do you accept credit card? (ah-SEP-tahn tar-HEH-tah deh KREH-dee-toh)
Carry enough pesos; ATMs in Mercedes may run out.
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 Mercedes. 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 and humid), Jul (cold) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified bus schedules to Colonia Carlos Pellegrini and estancia booking details.
- Eat pages with siesta hours and last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the bus terminal and main square.
Sources
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