Resistencia: Sculptures, Museums and Culture

Resistencia combines public art with museums, cultural institutions and places of remembrance. More than 660 sculptures are spread across squares and pavements, creating an open-air museum. Families travelling together can explore in different ways: discover artworks around the city, exhibitions and the history of the people of Chaco.

Discover Art and History

The Museo de Bellas Artes René Brusau (MUBA) is an important venue for visual arts. It exhibits drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs by national and regional artists. The Casa de las Culturas is a cultural and exhibition centre with permanent exhibition spaces, including three MUBA galleries. The two names therefore represent different aspects of the cultural offering: the museum, with its varied art forms, and the Casa de las Culturas as a cultural and exhibition centre.

The Museo del Hombre Chaqueño Ertivio Acosta is dedicated to the tangible and intangible heritage of the history and culture of the people of Chaco. This includes the contributions of the Indigenous peoples of the Qom, Moqoit and Wichi, as well as those of the Criollos and immigrants. A visit to this museum draws attention to the different communities whose contributions form part of the region’s cultural heritage. For families who enjoy learning about history and cultural connections beyond art while travelling, it offers a distinct focus.

The Paseo de Artistas y Artesanos also offers an introduction to regional culture: it is a fair for locally made handicrafts. The Museo de Ciencias Naturales Augusto Gustavo Schulz is unique of its kind in the province of Chaco. Another historical reminder can be found at the Lugar de Desembarco de los Primeros Colonos. A monolith there commemorates the landing of the first group of immigrants in Chaco on 2 February 1878.

Sculptures, Events and Green Spaces

The Bienal Internacional de Escultura brings artists from around the world to Resistencia every two years. It adds to the picture of a city where sculptures can be encountered beyond the museum: more than 660 works are spread across squares and pavements. Art enthusiasts can therefore consider both exhibitions and public art as distinct interests for their stay, without combining them into a single museum visit.

Parque 2 de febrero is home to the Domo del Centenario Zitto Segovia complex, an amphitheatre, green spaces, a fountain and versatile open areas. The Domo is a venue for artistic performances. Which of these features you choose to focus on can help shape your idea of a stay in Resistencia.

Getting There and Choosing Your Destination

The main road access routes to Resistencia are via the Puente Gral. Belgrano, which connects Resistencia with Corrientes. The city is also accessible via Aeropuerto Internacional de Resistencia. These travel options provide a starting point for planning your trip.

You can search for a holiday apartment for your stay in Resistencia. If you would like to include other places in your search, you can also look at La Ramadita.

For the overview of the wider area, see Departamento San Fernando.