Rosario
About 1.3 million people.
Rosario is a friendly river city on the wide Parana River. It is known as the birthplace of the Argentine flag and of the famous soccer star Lionel Messi.
You can visit the tall National Flag Memorial, ride a boat on the Parana River, and relax on sandy river beaches. Bike paths along the water make it easy for families to explore.
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History
The giant National Flag Memorial marks the spot where Argentina's blue and white flag was first raised.
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River fun
Families take short boat trips to green islands in the Parana River to picnic, swim, and watch birds.