Santa Fe

Santa Fe is a city with deep roots and a lot of pride. Sitting alongside the mighty Paraná River in central Argentina, it has been an important port and trading hub for centuries. Some of its buildings have been standing since the 1600s, giving the city a sense of history you can almost feel in the air as you walk its streets.

This is also the city where Argentina became Argentina — at least in terms of its laws. Back in 1853, leaders from across the country gathered here to write and sign the nation’s first constitution, a moment that shaped everything that followed. That makes Santa Fe one of the most historically significant cities in all of South America.

But Santa Fe isn’t just about the past. Locals love spending time along the beautiful waterfront, cycling, rowing, and enjoying fresh river fish. The city is lively, welcoming, and full of flavour — and if you love a good sausage sandwich, you have Santa Fe to thank for that too.

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Quick fact

Santa Fe is the capital of Santa Fe Province and is a historic port city on the Paraná River, famous as the place where Argentina's first constitution was signed in 1853.

Fun fact

Santa Fe is said to be the birthplace of the choripán, Argentina's beloved street food of chorizo sausage in a bread roll — so every barbecue in the country owes this city a thank-you!

Landmarks

Casa de los Diputados (Constitutional Convention Site)

This is the historic building where Argentina's first constitution was written and signed in 1853, making it one of the most important places in the country's whole history.

Convento y Museo San Francisco

One of the oldest buildings in Argentina, this beautiful Franciscan convent and church has been standing since the 1600s and is full of colonial art and history.

Costanera de Santa Fe

Santa Fe's lively waterfront on the Paraná lagoon is a favorite spot for locals to go cycling, rowing, and eating fresh river fish at the many restaurants.