Sightseeing in Formosa, takes you to the 'Garden of Eden'. The city decked with gardens, plants and trees truly deserves the name Formosa as it came from the Spanish word Fermosa meaning beautiful. With several old fashioned colonial style buildings, landscaped gardens and cobbled streets you are left with so much to see. The city of Formosa is easily accessible from the Argentine capital Buenos Aires. Sightseeing in Formosa gives you an essence of that rich culture and introduces you with various aspects of the city.
You can get the divine vistas of the meandering Paraguay River that was previously called Vuelta Fermosa from the top of the tower. A boat ride along the river is the best way of enjoying Formosa sightseeing as you float along the river idly and look over the city. While you stroll along the coastline in the north direction, you come across the ferry pier where you can get the fascinating view of colorful boats crossing the river towards Alberdi city. While boating along the river get down on the picturesque island of Isla de Oro in Paraguay River. You will find nature in its best form here on this small island.
The Central Square named after Jose de San Martin is located in the heart of Formosa and it is the right place to begin sightseeing in Formosa. It houses a number of magnificent colonial buildings which are the main attractions of the city. You will also find a plethora of restaurants, bars and theaters. Pay a visit to the churches, in front of square. The high spires of the cathedral still dominate the skyline. Its brilliant architecture has earned a lot of appreciation and is worth visiting.
The other remarkable landmarks that you must visit during the sightseeing of the city are the Nuestra Senora del Carmen Cathedral, the Government House and the Provincial History Museum or 'Museo Historico Provincial'. The cathedral is the oldest one in the region. With its gorgeous architecture and intricately designed interior the cathedral is a wonder from the colonial era. The museum with its priceless collection of old artifacts and antiquities is worth a visit if you want to know about the past of the city. The Government House is unique with its excellent architecture and beautiful gardens all around.
You can easily include a trip to Guaicole Fauna Reserve in the schedule of your sightseeing in Formosa. The reserve forest introduces you to the spectacular wildlife of the region while Torelli Botanic Forest Garden is there to acquaint you with the rich plant life of Formosa.
Walking tours are the best way to explore this peaceful city located on the picturesque Mocha Valley. Another important stop over during Formosa tours is the football stadium Estadio Centenario or Centenary Stadium. If you can arrange your tours to Formosa during the football season and manage a ticket of a match you will be able to catch the true spirit of the city. Their love for football is expressed in the cheers, Mexican waves and waiting in queue for an autograph of their favorite star.
Due to pleasant climate all the year round Formosa tours can be arranged any time of the year. So, come and enjoy any time at the garden city of Formosa in Argentina.
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