Guided tours, live shows, motorsports, thermal baths, vineyards, gastronomy, fairs, and thematic gatherings were part of a diverse proposal that mobilized residents and visitors to enjoy the city. The joint work between the public sector, the private sector, and event organizers continues to consolidate tourism as one of the main drivers of local activity.
During the long weekend, Concordia deployed a varied agenda of tourist and cultural proposals in different parts of the city. Hotel occupancy reached an average of 65%, reflecting sustained movement in the different areas of the sector. Guided tours in heritage and historical spaces such as the Castillo San Carlos and El Naranjal de Pereda had a notable turnout, while circuits such as the “Historical-Architectural” and “Bridges of Faith” offered a different experience to rediscover local value and history.
Another of the places chosen during the past long weekend was Parque San Carlos, where on Saturday afternoon, an outdoor show was held by Manuel Amiano and his team, in a privileged natural setting that provided an experience that combined culture and landscape.
SPORTS TOURISM AND THEMATIC GATHERINGS
Among the outstanding activities, motorsports played a leading role: the Concordia Autodrome hosted the PROCAR 4000, with a notable public turnout. Simultaneously, the Corsódromo hosted the 13th edition of “Fierreros Concordia”, a meeting that featured an exhibition of tuning vehicles and recreational proposals for the whole family.
For its part, the June Cultural Fair in Plaza 25 de Mayo was another of the most visited spaces of the weekend, with a wide range of regional products. In parallel, local gastronomy registered high demand during the weekend.
Thermal complexes, vineyards, and rural estates were also highly chosen, confirming the consolidation of these attractions within the most sought-after tourist routes.
PROFILE OF THOSE WHO VISITED THE CITY
The city mainly received national tourists, mostly from the province of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, other cities in Entre Ríos, and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires. Visitors from Corrientes and Tucumán also joined, as well as from neighboring and more distant countries, including Uruguay, Paraguay, and China.
Regarding the data recorded through surveys by the Tourism Observatory of the Undersecretariat of Tourism of the Municipality of Concordia, they indicated that almost half of those who arrived did not know Concordia, which shows a renewal in the profile of visitors. Among the channels through which they were informed, social networks stand out first—with Instagram as the most used platform—, followed by personal recommendations, previous visits, and attendance at events.
In addition, an average daily expenditure per person of $77,000 was recorded, which evidences the positive economic impact of this type of long weekend on the local economy, especially in sectors such as gastronomy, commerce, accommodation, and tourist services.
MEETINGS TOURISM: A STRATEGIC AXIS
This weekend also highlighted the key role of meetings and events tourism as a dynamizer of tourist activity. From the Municipality of Concordia, through the Undersecretariat of Tourism and the Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia (EMCONTUR), work continues together with organizers and event producers to strengthen this modality that attracts diverse audiences and distributes benefits in multiple sectors.
This line of action not only boosts activity during long weekends, but is also part of the sustained work being carried out to promote the Concordia destination ahead of the winter season.