Santo Tomé, Corrientes

Santo Tomé is the capital of the department of Santo Tomé in the Corrientes province in northeast Argentina. In the classification of municipalities in the province of Corrientes Santo Tomé counts ( Corrientes ) to the first category.

Santo Tomé is connected by the Puente de la Integración across the Río Uruguay to the Brazilian city of São Borja (Rio Grande do Sul ).

Climate

Subtropical climate with average annual temperatures of 20 ° C. The maximum temperature in summer reaches 40 ° C. The winters are mild. The average precipitation is 1400-1600 mm per year with precipitation peaks in April (autumn) and October ( spring).

History

The origins of the village date back to the 17th century. After the founding of Yapeyú and La Cruz by Jesuit missionaries Santo Tomé was founded in 1632 by the Jesuit Luis Manuel Bertot Ernot and with the help of two friendly Guarani chiefs, who had converted to Christianity. The decline began with the expulsion of the Jesuits in 1768. In 1817, ravaged Civil War and the invasion of the Portuguese on the Brazilian border the site. The official founding date of the present town is 27 August 1863.

Tourism

The Carnival in February and the fishing sport that can be practiced here in its different variants, form the tourist attractions of the place. Hotels and campsites are preferably located on the banks of the Rio Uruguay.

Museums

• El Depósito " Miguel J. Centeno ". Historical Museum
• Museo Histórico Regional " Pablo Argilaga "
• Iglesia. The local church receives finds the old Jesuit reduction.

Festivals

• Festival de Música Correntina. Folklore Festival in the first half of December.