To the side of the Uruguay river, with smooth undulations of land and streets totally hoisted, raises this beautiful city that conserves the tranquillity of a small town, ideal for tourists who want to rest.
Located in the province of Entre Ríos, founded by General Justo José de Urquiza (first constitutional president of Argentina) April 12th of 1863, this city has gained the nickname of “Paradise City”, due to the natural beauties which it enjoys, transforming itself into the Provincial Capital of Tourism.
This charming place counts on ample services for the tourism and offers from hotel profession of international level to qualified estates to encamp with comforts for the installation of tents, motor homes and others.
In the near coasts, Colón has numerous natural baths, propitious casino and places to practice nautical sports. Because it is situated so close to the Parque y Reserva Nacional El Palmar (a natural reserve), this city becomes the ideal place to be based when turists want to visit this important and cautivante Argentine park, created for the conservation of the Yatay palms.
As far as the commercial services, it counts on supermarkets, houses of gifts, drugstores, an important shopping mall, and more; all of them located in the centric streets.
This region is characterized for its great variety of crafts production, becoming seat of the Provincial Celebration of the Crafts that takes place the first fortnight of February.
It is important to emphasize its proximity the International Bridge General Artigas that connect Argentina with Uruguay.
