Resistencia

Resistencia is the capital of Chaco Province in Argentina and sits along the Paraná River opposite the city of Corrientes. Wide avenues follow a grid layout lined with trees and public squares that host open-air sculptures.

The settlement began on January 27, 1878, as the capital of what was then Chaco Territory, when Italian immigrants established the first governing council. It grew into a trade hub for cotton and timber from the surrounding lowlands.

The name means "resistance" and recalls efforts to settle this frontier zone during the late 1800s. Over 600 public sculptures stand on pavements, in parks, and along avenues, making outdoor art a normal part of daily walks and bus rides.

The airport sits several kilometers outside the center and connects the city with Buenos Aires and other destinations. The bridge to Corrientes is open to both pedestrians and vehicles, offering broad views across the river.

An international biennial brings artists from dozens of countries every two years to create new works directly in squares and streets. The sculptures stay in place permanently, growing into the largest open-air collection in the country.

Location: San Fernando Department

Inception: 1878

Elevation above the sea: 50 m

Website: http://resistencia.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -27.45112,-58.98652

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:44