Puerto de Posadas

Puerto de Posadas is a river port situated along the left bank of the Paraná River designed to handle ship and cargo operations. Its infrastructure includes warehouses, loading areas, and commercial facilities managed by the provincial administration of Misiones.

The port was established in 1914 at a location along the Paraná River. It became national property in 1937, marking the beginning of state control over this important commercial waterway.

The port area connects Posadas with the Paraguayan city of Encarnación across the river, enabling regular boat services that link people and communities on both sides. This crossriver role shapes how locals relate to their neighbors.

The port is best visited during daylight hours when ship movements and activities are visible and active. The publicly accessible areas offer good viewpoints to observe river traffic and the facilities.

The construction of the port involved partial demolition of Cerro Pelón hill, with rocks from the excavation used to fill riverside areas. This reshaping of the natural landscape remains visible in the geography of the site today.

GPS coordinates: -27.36639,-55.98556

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42