During four intense days at La Rural in Buenos Aires, Concordia, together with the cities of Federación, Chajarí and Salto (R.O.U.), were protagonists of the 29th edition of the Latin American International Tourism Fair (FIT), in front of thousands of visitors, operators and sector leaders.
Present, touring stands No. 1220 of the Litoral sector (Entre Ríos) and stand No. 1033 of the Binational Salto Grande Region: “Land of water and good energy”, were the Governor of Entre Ríos, Rogelio Frigerio; the ambassador of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina, Diego Canepa; the Minister of Tourism of Uruguay, Pablo Menoni, the Provincial Secretary of Tourism, Jorge Satto, the Mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué and the mayor of Salto, Carlos Albisu.
Also accompanying the sessions were the Secretary of Tourism of Federación, Ezequiel Marozzini; the Executive President of the Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia, Laureano Schvartzman; the Director of Tourism of Chajarí, Julio Zambón; the Director of the General Coordination of Tourism of Concordia, Marcelo Spomer and the President of the Carnival Entity of Concordia, Luis Sánchez.
FLAVORS AND AROMAS THAT UNITE US
The stand of the Salto Grande region, the only binational one in the entire fair, presented live gastronomic moments, where visitors could taste the best of the cuisine and where each chef prepared different representative dishes, such as: Chef Alfredo Uboldi (Concordia) prepared a citrus pavlova, a risotto and a tararira chupin, while Chef Javier Navarro (Federación) prepared a pork neck with honey and mustard, showing the culinary richness of the area. For his part, the renowned bartender from Concordia, Sergio Rodríguez, created cocktails with products of regional identity, highlighting his drink “Kirk Concordia”, made with Chardonnay - 2024, from Bodega Siandra Hermanos and a mandarin cordial, offering attendees a unique experience of local flavors.
RHYTHM, COLOR AND TRADITION
An experience full of rhythm was lived, where they enjoyed the most passionate Carnival in the country, with the participation of the Imperio Comparsa and the Provincial Queen of the Entrerriano Carnival, Yanela Aldecoa (Ráfaga Comparsa), who filled the venue with their two presentations, filling the space with music, color and joy.
The Municipal Ballet Nehuén (Federación) was present, offering a captivating and energetic folk dance show. On the other hand, the singer-songwriter Osvaldo Chávez (Federación) participated, recognized for his folklore and Entrerriano chamarrita. Furthermore, the Heritage Museum of Federación participated for the first time, disseminating and telling the historical legacy of the city.
Outstanding sovereigns of traditional festivals of the region were present, including the National Queen of Citriculture, María Sofía Camino Villan; the representative of the National Boga Fishing Festival, Melina Benítez Zalazar and the Queen of the Provincial Immigrant Festival, Lucía Mikelaites, the Queen of Thermalism, Paz Lugrin and the Queen of the Federación Carnival, Melisa Aispuru, who accompanied the activities and provided a framework of color and tradition to the meeting.
STRATEGIC COORDINATION FOR A REGIONAL TOURIST CORRIDOR
In addition, the presentation of the region had the accompaniment of representatives from El Palmar National Park, and Engineer Walter Rubén Scibilia, member representing the Ministry of Defense – National Parks, who toured both stands to establish a comprehensive and joint work agenda.
Concordia also participated in the stand of the Entrerriana Chamber of Tourism, with tasting activities, destination presentations and raffles, bringing the region's tourist offer closer to visitors.
On Sunday, the authorities of the four cities gave a talk: “Discovering the magic of the border: A binational tourist region”, where they shared their experience and vision on tourism in the region that unites Argentina and Uruguay, highlighting the most relevant opportunities and attractions.
The joint participation of Concordia, Federación, Chajarí and Salto (R.O.U) in this international event consolidated its role as a binational tourist corridor, highlighting its comprehensive offer and the ability to articulate efforts to position itself as a competitive destination, boosted by the upcoming air connectivity of the Concordia Airport and the one already operational in the city of Salto, which will facilitate the access of tourists and operators to the Salto Grande Region.
Present, touring stands No. 1220 of the Litoral sector (Entre Ríos) and stand No. 1033 of the Binational Salto Grande Region: “Land of water and good energy”, were the Governor of Entre Ríos, Rogelio Frigerio; the ambassador of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay in Argentina, Diego Canepa; the Minister of Tourism of Uruguay, Pablo Menoni, the Provincial Secretary of Tourism, Jorge Satto, the Mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué and the mayor of Salto, Carlos Albisu.
Also accompanying the sessions were the Secretary of Tourism of Federación, Ezequiel Marozzini; the Executive President of the Mixed Tourism Entity of Concordia, Laureano Schvartzman; the Director of Tourism of Chajarí, Julio Zambón; the Director of the General Coordination of Tourism of Concordia, Marcelo Spomer and the President of the Carnival Entity of Concordia, Luis Sánchez.
FLAVORS AND AROMAS THAT UNITE US
The stand of the Salto Grande region, the only binational one in the entire fair, presented live gastronomic moments, where visitors could taste the best of the cuisine and where each chef prepared different representative dishes, such as: Chef Alfredo Uboldi (Concordia) prepared a citrus pavlova, a risotto and a tararira chupin, while Chef Javier Navarro (Federación) prepared a pork neck with honey and mustard, showing the culinary richness of the area. For his part, the renowned bartender from Concordia, Sergio Rodríguez, created cocktails with products of regional identity, highlighting his drink “Kirk Concordia”, made with Chardonnay - 2024, from Bodega Siandra Hermanos and a mandarin cordial, offering attendees a unique experience of local flavors.
RHYTHM, COLOR AND TRADITION
An experience full of rhythm was lived, where they enjoyed the most passionate Carnival in the country, with the participation of the Imperio Comparsa and the Provincial Queen of the Entrerriano Carnival, Yanela Aldecoa (Ráfaga Comparsa), who filled the venue with their two presentations, filling the space with music, color and joy.
The Municipal Ballet Nehuén (Federación) was present, offering a captivating and energetic folk dance show. On the other hand, the singer-songwriter Osvaldo Chávez (Federación) participated, recognized for his folklore and Entrerriano chamarrita. Furthermore, the Heritage Museum of Federación participated for the first time, disseminating and telling the historical legacy of the city.
Outstanding sovereigns of traditional festivals of the region were present, including the National Queen of Citriculture, María Sofía Camino Villan; the representative of the National Boga Fishing Festival, Melina Benítez Zalazar and the Queen of the Provincial Immigrant Festival, Lucía Mikelaites, the Queen of Thermalism, Paz Lugrin and the Queen of the Federación Carnival, Melisa Aispuru, who accompanied the activities and provided a framework of color and tradition to the meeting.
STRATEGIC COORDINATION FOR A REGIONAL TOURIST CORRIDOR
In addition, the presentation of the region had the accompaniment of representatives from El Palmar National Park, and Engineer Walter Rubén Scibilia, member representing the Ministry of Defense – National Parks, who toured both stands to establish a comprehensive and joint work agenda.
Concordia also participated in the stand of the Entrerriana Chamber of Tourism, with tasting activities, destination presentations and raffles, bringing the region's tourist offer closer to visitors.
On Sunday, the authorities of the four cities gave a talk: “Discovering the magic of the border: A binational tourist region”, where they shared their experience and vision on tourism in the region that unites Argentina and Uruguay, highlighting the most relevant opportunities and attractions.
The joint participation of Concordia, Federación, Chajarí and Salto (R.O.U) in this international event consolidated its role as a binational tourist corridor, highlighting its comprehensive offer and the ability to articulate efforts to position itself as a competitive destination, boosted by the upcoming air connectivity of the Concordia Airport and the one already operational in the city of Salto, which will facilitate the access of tourists and operators to the Salto Grande Region.