Strategically located on the Parana River, about 190 miles northwest of Buenos Aires, Rosario combines beautiful natural scenery and a variety of cultural offerings with entertainment for young and old alike and a rich architectural heritage.
With one million inhabitants, Rosario is the third largest city in Argentina and a main agricultural hub. It has also become a great commercial and industrial center, a major railroad terminal and the shipping center for northeastern Argentina. Connectivity is excellent because Rosario is located in the center of the optical fiber ring network of the main telecommunications providers. The Rosario Technology Cluster is the first technology-production complex in Argentina that links companies, universities as well as provincial and municipal governments.
Rosario’s tourism industry has experienced impressive growth in recent years and the city has become the second most important organizer of conferences, seminars, and events in Argentina.
Source: www.rosarioturismo.com
Rosario's Leading Industries
Rosario is the center of a vibrant local agricultural economy. As such, it is one of the key cities in South America’s MERCOSUR common market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay). Rosario is not only in the crossroad of intra-MERCOSUR land freight transportation (Brazil > Argentina > Chile), but also the hub for grain moving from the farms to the silos, plants or ports. Rosario is also an ever-growing industrial center, with companies predominantly active in the following sectors: food processing (beef treatment, oil mills), textile, automotive, agricultural machinery, petrochemical, iron and steel, and machine tools.
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Trade Events
Encuentro Argentino de Transporte Fluvial
Frequency: Annual (April)
Location: Rosario Stock Exchange
http://www.transportefluvial.com/main.htm
Argentine River Transportation Meeting
Encuentro Regional de Telecomunicaciones
Frequency: Annual (May)
Location: Patio de la Madera Convention Center
http://www.encuentrosregionales.com/
Regional Telecommunications Meeting
FIAR
Frequency: Every two years (May)
Location: Metropolitano Convention Center
http://www.fiar.com.ar/
Food and beverage
FEMAHPLAC Rosario
Frequency: Annual (June)
Location: Metropolitano Convention Center
http://www.femahplac.com.ar/
Machine tools
Expo Planeta Dulce
Frequency: Annual (July)
Location: Metropolitano Convention Center
http://www.expoplanetadulce.com.ar/
Confectionery
Key Partners in Rosario
American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina
The American Chamber of Commerce in the Argentine Republic (AmCham) was founded on December 18, 1918, leading Argentina to become one of the first countries to have an active bi-national organization focused on opening the local market. With over 760 members, AmCham Argentina works with a methodology based on theme committees, and offers endless benefits to its members.
Mailing Address:
American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham)
Viamonte 1133 Piso 8
C1053ABW Buenos Aires
Phone. 5411-4371-4500
Fax. 5411-4371-8400
E-mail: amcham@amchamar.com.ar
Web: www.amchamar.com.ar
Rosario Bi-National Center
The Rosario Bi-National Center (ARICANA) began offering services to the public in July 1992. It is dedicated to promoting international education by providing accurate, unbiased and up-to-date information and professional advise on study opportunities in the U.S. It provides in-depth information regarding Graduate, Undergraduate and Certificate Programs as well as Financial Aid information and Fulbright scholarships and offers information regarding high school exchange programs as well as Mast, VIF and AMITY Programs. ARICANA also provides services to U.S. universities that wish to visit Argentina or obtain information regarding Argentina.
Mailing Address:
Asociación Rosarina de Intercambio Cultural
Argentino Norteamericano (ARICANA)
Buenos Aires 934
S2000CE Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Phone: 54 -341-421-7664
Fax: 54-341-421-9179
E-mail: advising@aricanabnc.com.ar
Web: www.aricanabnc.com.ar
Key Government Agencies
- Rosario Municipal Government (Spanish)
- Government of the Province of Santa Fe (Spanish)
- Judicial Branch of the Province of Santa Fe (Spanish)
- Senate of the Province (Spanish)
- House of Representatives (Spanish)
Newspapers
- Diario La Capital (Spanish)
- Pagina 12 - Rosario (Spanish)
- El Ciudadano
Tourism in Rosario
Located on the waterfront of the Parana River, a mere four-hour drive from Buenos Aires, Rosario offers visitors a wide variety of options to enjoy during the day and also after dark. From white-sand beaches and parks to historic sites and museums, to restaurants and shopping, to discos, pubs, and theaters.
The Parque Independencia (Independence Park) and La Florida Beach are popular among sun worshippers, nature lovers, cyclists, horse riders, and water sports fans. The city’s shopping malls are among the best in Latin America.
The National Flag Memorial (Monumento Nacional a la Bandera) stands on the riverbank marking the site where the Argentine flag was raised for the first time. Its impressive architecture symbolizes a ship sailing to the future. The Pasaje Juramento, right next to it, is a splendid path where you can fully appreciate world-renowned Lola Mora’s sculpture art.
If you’re a history buff, do take walking tours through Rosario’s historic neighborhoods. The following are well worth a visit:
Pichincha: Visit the antique fairs, the old train station Rosario North or have a drink at any of the many side-walk cafes.
Fisherton: Beautiful old English-style mansions have been wonderfully preserved in what was originally a railroad town.
Alberdi: Enjoy the elegance of late 19th Century architecture. Villa Hortensia, seat of Rosario’s North District, is just one of the many historic mansions that make your visit worthwhile.
Saladillo: The first country estates, some of which still remain, chose this area. It has also been the center of the meat packing and processing industry since the beginning of the 20th Century.
With the lush nature, vibrant riverside, first-rate restaurants, exciting nightlife, beautiful architecture to name a few - it's easy to have a great time in Rosario.
| Pichincha | Flag Monument | Rosario-Victoria Bridge |
| Fisherton | Castagnino Museum | Independence Park |
| Alberdi | Tour of the Century | Children's City |
Tourism Web Sites
| Visit Rosario | Welcome Argentina - Rosario |
| Municipal Site's Tourism Page | Go SouthAmerica - Argentina - Rosario |
| Greater Rosario's Site | Rosario Turistica |
| Argentina Turistica - Rosario | Rosario Bureau |
Weather
Rosario enjoys a relatively mild climate, with average winter temperatures ranging between 41ºF - 61ºF and average summer temperatures between 63ºF - 87ºF. Average annual rainfall is 41 in.
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