Demonym(s) Esquinense CPA base W3196 | Department Esquina Time zone ART (UTC-3) Dialing code +54 3777 Local time Tuesday 11:23 PM | |
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Esquina is a city in Corrientes Province, Argentina. It is the capital of the Esquina Department.
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Map of Esquina, Corrientes Province, Argentina
History
The city of Esquina was found by Benito Lamela in 1806, who gave the name to the city. In April 2016, a major flood caused a large portion of the city to be underwater. Over 300 people were evacuated, and the height of floodwaters reached at least 1 m (3.3 ft) in some neighborhoods.
Festivals
In January and February, many tourists visit Esquina to enjoy the street carnivals.
In March, the town hosts the Fiesta Nacional del Pacú, a fishing competition which attracts around 25,000 visitors.
References
Esquina, Corrientes Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA