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| Oberá | ||
| province | Misiones | |
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| Residents | 66.112 (2010) | |
| height | 298 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.oberaonline.com.ar | |
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Oberá is in the province Misiones in the northeast of Argentina.
background
Oberà is a natural oasis and is also called the capital of the jungle (la Capital del Monte). The city is built into a hilly landscape and therefore the streets run with many inclines and declines. With the red earth typical of the place and surrounded by the subtropical rainforest with many smaller rivers and waterfalls, it offers a unique color spectacle for the eye. There are also many tea and tobacco plantations in the province.
Immigrants from all over the world came to Argentina hoping to find a better life. The first immigrants to come to Misiones in 1902 were from Germany, Sweden, Portugal and Spain. They founded the “Yerbal Viejo” colony. In 1908 the surveyor Francisco Foulland measured the area from the colonies “Picada Bonpland” to “Yerbal Viejo” and divided it into three zones, the third zone was later named Oberà. Between 1911 and 1912 immigrants came from Switzerland, France, Norway, Sweden and Germany and settled in the Oberà area. Oberà was founded on July 9, 1928 and means "the shining one" in the Guaraní language. From then on, Oberà grew through immigrants from all over the world. People settled in this city not only from Europe but also from Asia, Japan and the neighboring countries Brazil and Paraguay.
The festival of immigrants
On September 4th, 1980 (Immigrant Day), groups of immigrants decided to meet to share their food cultures, customs and traditions that they had brought with them from various countries. At first there were only a few families who took part, but more and more people came every year. In 1992 the provincial festival of immigrants became the national festival of immigrants, which is still held annually in Oberà. Since 1997 the festival has taken place in the "Parque de las Naciones". There the 16 different immigrant countries each built a house typical of their homeland. Between September 4th and 14th during the National Festival of Immigrants, each country offers specialties in its home and also performs traditional dances. During this event, a queen of immigrants will be chosen and artists from the province, the nation and the world will perform. Thousands of people from Argentina and abroad come to the festival every year.
getting there
By plane
By train
By bus
Various bus companies can take you from Buenos Aires to Oberà in around 14 hours. The buses are very comfortably furnished and the service is similar to that on board a plane. From Posadas it is about 1 hour by bus.
In the street
With the car you can use the national route number 12 or 14 but also the provincial route number 103 and 105, which are paved.
By boat
Oberà is 97 km from Posadas and 1100 km north of Buenos Aires. The Uruguay River, which borders Brazil, is not far from Oberà. The distance to the port of Alba Posse, where you can take the ferry to Porto Mauá, is (58 km). The port of Panambí with Porto Vera on the opposite side is (37 km).
mobility
In Oberà itself you can easily walk or grab a taxi (draw) for longer distances.
Tourist Attractions
- Salto Encantado. Waterfall of approx. 60 meters with a nature path for walking.
- Parque Provincial Salto Encantado, Cainguás, 3364 Aristóbulo del Valle.
- Salto Berrondo. A waterfall of about 13 meters.
- Jardín de los Pájaros. A bird park.
- Parque de las Naciones. Especially recommended during the immigrant festival.
activities
- Visit to a tea plantation and tour of production. (Inquire at the travel agency on site)
shop
kitchen
Typical dishes of the region include:
- Asado - grilled meat and sausage products
- Mandioca - Similar to our potatoes, fried similar to French fries, side dish to the asado
- Empanadas - dumplings filled with minced meat, chicken, fish and other creations.
- Guiso - stew with meat and vegetables, pasta or rice.
There are these restaurants in town:
- En Güete, Alvar Nuñez C. de Vaca 340. Tel.: 54 421965. Domestic but also international cuisine, German is spoken.
- Wanda restaurant, Hotel Cabañas del Parque. Tel.: 54 426000.
- Esso Shop 1, Av. Sarmiento y Tierra del Fuego. Petrol station, but they have the best "Chipas", a cheese and dough biscuit.
nightlife
There are discos, various bars and restaurants in Obera. There is also a casino in Oberà and bowling alleys in the same building.
- Bowling del Casino, Av. Sarmiento 1044. Tel.: 54 428434.
- Glam disco pub, Av. Sarmiento 1570.
- Slice disco, San Martín 970. Tel.: 54 460562.
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
- Leandro N. Alem. National Festival of Beer in November.
- Alba Posse. Port on Uruguay.
- Panambí. Port on Uruguay.
- Campo Viera. National Festival of Tea in February.
- Iguazú waterfalls. 306 km.
- Jesuit ruins, San Ignacio (65 km).
- Moconà waterfall. 230 km.
- Posadas. Capital of the province of Misiones (100 km).
- Ituzaingo, Corrientes Province. Large hydroelectric power station in Parana on the border with Paraguay, beautiful beaches on Parana.
