South AmericaArgentinaEntre Rios
Gualeguaychú
Entre Rios, Argentina · South America
About Gualeguaychú
Gualeguaychú sits on the route: 25 minutes from Fray Bentos.
Gualeguaychú is in Entre Rios, Argentina, with about 79,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Fray Bentos, about 23 km away.
St. Joseph's Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San José de Gualeguaychú), also known as Gualeguaychú Cathedral, is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gualeguaychú in Argentina. It is located at San José Street 25 in the city of Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos,
The first stone was placed on May 30, 1863,Read more
under the patronage and in the presence of then-governor-general Justo José de Urquiza. It was dedicated and consecrated in 1890 by the parish priest Luis N. Palma. The parish church was elevated to cathedral status on June 29, 1957, through the bull "adoranda Cuandoquidem" of then Pope Pius XII, with the rise of the diocese.
The cathedral has the shape of a Latin cross, with an octagonal cupola. The Eclectic style, which was the mainstream at the time of its construction, is visible in its fine architectural lines and neoclassical facade, which includes a portal with columns crowned by a low triangular pediment and flanked by two towers. Each bell tower is crowned with a small elongated dome, crowned by a cross.
It preserves among other treasures, an image of the Our Lady of the Rosary of more than 170 years of antiquity.
Where to Stay in Gualeguaychú
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Gualeguaychú.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Gualeguaychú.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Gualeguaychú?
Gualeguaychú is in Entre Rios, Argentina, about 23 km from Fray Bentos.
Road trip
Drive to Gualeguaychú
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Gualeguaychú. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 78,676
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- Entre Rios
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Cordoba
- Coordinates
- -33.0078, -58.5184
Tags
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Gualeguaychú.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Gualeguaychú.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.