It is here where he begins a story that could easily be compared to the idealistic novels of JRR Tolkien. This is where you start one of the most beloved stories in our country. It is in this place where you can visit the remains of the first home of our beloved liberator General José Francisco de San Martin. Salud! great hero of our country.
Yapeyú is a city in Argentina, in the department of San Martín, province of Corrientes. It is located in an area of rolling hills in the east of the province, along the Uruguay River which marks the present international border between Argentina and Brazil. It is connected mainly through the National Route 14 that runs west of the old population.
Tourist Attractions
- Temple: Opened in 1938, protects inside the ruins of the birthplace of General José de San Martín, these remains can appreciate the austerity of the place at the time of his birth. The house has three units and kept the walls, 80 inches, made of cement bricks that were made in the Jesuit Missions. The roof could not keep. Inside, in an urn, the remains of the father of Jose Francisco who was governor of Yapeyú.
- Plaza principal l: Located in the same place at the time Jesuit with busts dedicated to Jose Francisco de San Martín, Gregoria Matorras and Arco in Tribute to the Fallen in the Malvinas. It also keeps the fig tree shoot where he played the hero of America.
- Sanmartiniano Museum: Located in an area ceded by the detachment of mounted grenadiers Yapeyú. His shows range from the Jesuit stage to present and especially the period Sanmartiniano. There are many pieces of great historical value including occupied bed General San Martín. Location: Streets Aguado and Avenida del Libertador.
- Jesuit Father Furlong Museum: Opened in 1978 on the ruins of the Jesuit church, its architecture was inspired by the octagonal tiles used by Jesuit missionaries in the interior of the old houses objects Reduction and historical documents. The building has an open architectural structure of existing octagonal Soldier of the Old Church and the Jesuit college, their internal-external routes allow the integration of exhibits, ruins and natural environment. The library in archaeological items Consite with panels distributed in the various pavilions can interpret and explain the phenomenon of cultural integration mission. Location: Streets Bishop Romero and Sergeant Campbell.
- Circle: "Father Pedro Romero": Built in 1978, its name from one of the Jesuit fathers of the time. It has a capacity for approximately 2,000 spectators sat. comfortably. From there you can appreciate a natural beauty that has the people, the Uruguay River, accompanied by lush vegetation, characteristic of that place.
- Arco Truncated: Monument opened in 1982 in tribute to the fallen correntinos the Falklands War. Its curvature truncated symbolizes the absence of the fallen and missing Argentina's sovereignty in the islands. In the bronze plaques detailing the names of the fallen. Location: Listing surrounded by the Bishop Romero Street, San Lorenzo, Sargento Cabral y Av Juan de San Martín, near the Temple.
- The Fig Tree: This tree, also call would poy in Guarani, is 300 years and witnessed the playground of the Liberator.
How to Find Us - Map
This town is located to the east in the province of Corrientes and 5 km, National Route 14. Is 70 km from the city of Paso de los Libres, PCIA. of Ctes, 300 km from the city of Posadas, Province. Missions.
Transportation
It has a bus terminal in the center of town, with buses from the following companies:
Crucero del Norte: performs his daily route from Posadas (Misiones) Paso de los Libres (Corrientes), at the following times:
- From Paso de los Libres Posadas, through Yapeyú: 07:00, 13:30 and 17:00 pm.
- From Posadas to Paso de los Libres, through Yapeyú: 07:15, 10:30, 16:00 and 22:30 hs., In combination across the country.
Expreso Singer (with local box office in the Club Irupé):
- From Posadas to Buenos Aires, via Yapeyú: 21:00 hs.
- From Buenos Aires to Posadas, through Yapeyú: 06:30 hs.
By Air: International Airport in the city of Paso de los Libres (Corrientes).
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