The park was designed by the French-Argentine landscape architect Carlos Thays, who also designed Buenos Aires's Botanical Garden.
The monument to Justo José de Urquiza features a bronze statue created by Spanish sculptor Agustín Querol.
The park connects the city’s upper plateau to the riverbank via a complex system of stairways and natural slopes.
The site includes a significant fountain known as the 'Fuente de los Vascos', which was originally located in the city center before being relocated.
The terrain utilizes the natural topography of the 'barrancas' (bluffs), which are characteristic of the Paraná River landscape.
A series of concrete pedestals and viewing platforms were built to mitigate soil erosion while providing river vistas.
The park serves as a transition zone between the dense urban grid and the alluvial floodplains of the Paraná River.
Urquiza Park is a prominent urban green space situated on the bluffs overlooking the Paraná River in the city of Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Designed by landscape architect Carlos Thays, the park features a distinct multi-level layout that navigates the steep riverbank topography. It serves as the primary recreational hub for the city, connecting the urban center to the riverfront through a series of terraced gardens, plazas, and pedestrian paths. Key structural elements include the Monument to Urquiza, a bronze sculpture honoring Justo José de Urquiza, and the historic fish fountain. The park integrates both manicured botanical sections and preserved native vegetation. Wide walkways allow for clear panoramic views of the Paraná River and the General Urquiza Tunnel connecting to Santa Fe. It functions as an essential ecological corridor and social gathering point for residents.
The viewing platform near the Monument to Urquiza, offering a wide-angle perspective of the river and the underwater tunnel entrance.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to manage the extensive stairs and steep paths.
Carry water, as vendors are located mainly near the main plazas rather than the remote edges.
Visit during the late afternoon to experience the sunset over the river from the bluff edge.
Do not attempt to walk down the steep, unpaved sections of the bluffs, as they are prone to erosion and are hazardous.
