Formosa

Formosa is the capital of its namesake province on the Paraguay River in northeastern Argentina. The Avenida Costanera runs along the riverfront and offers several green spaces, walkways and regional restaurants overlooking the water.

Commander Luis Jorge Fontana founded the city in 1879 as an administrative center in what was then the National Territory of Chaco. The area became a separate province in 1955, with this city becoming the provincial capital.

The Oscar Albertazzi Arts Institute displays work by regional artists alongside exhibitions of contemporary painting and sculpture. The Regional Historical Museum preserves handmade textiles and ceramics crafted by Pilagá, Wichí and Toba communities.

El Pucú Airport sits a few kilometers from the city center and connects the city with Buenos Aires. The central bus station on the southern edge offers routes to other Argentine cities as well as cross-border services to Paraguay.

The surrounding wetlands and nature reserves host more than 600 bird species, including waterbirds and migratory birds from different regions. This diversity makes the area one of the most bird-rich in all of Argentina.

Location: Formosa Department

Inception: 1879

Founders: Luis Jorge Fontana

Elevation above the sea: 57 m

Website: http://formosa.gov.ar

GPS coordinates: -26.18530,-58.17450

Latest update: December 13, 2025 18:35