Santa Fe City is situated between two rivers, one being a branch of the most important river in Argentina called Río Parana. The river actually comes all the way down from Brazil and Paraguay (under a few different names) and empties out into the Atlantic Ocean. The Santa Fe riverside (or as they say in Spanish, the costanera) is quite prominent. We spend plenty of time there whether it’s for drinking maté in the grass or having a jog along the river walk.
The rivers also causes the climate to be much more humid. When I first arrived in Argentina the river level was quite high, although not as much as previous years. It’s taken out the hanging bridge that crosses it one before. Now it’s gone down enough that you can see the beach of the Santa Fe riverside. The murky water doesn’t prevent people from swimming, and activities such as windsurfing, paragliding, and boating are a common sight.
Sunrise on the Santa Fe riverside near where I live. This was taken in autumn when the sun was rising at around 7:35am. Now as we’re coming to spring it’s light at around 7:00/7:15am, before I even start eating breakfast for school.
Berries on the riverside. I doubt that they are edible but they certainly are pretty.
The lighthouse, or the faro as it’s called here, is a popular spot to meet and hang out with people. I’ve been there several times, this time being lucky enough to see a rainbow.
A dip in the river walk near the bridge connecting the two sides of the river. The riverwalk here is much wider and better made than where I live farther north.
Someone flying a bird-shaped kite on the coastline. The costanera is a hotspot for activities with friends and in the late afternoon it can get very busy. During the siesta hours (approximately 2pm-5pm), however, it’s as deserted as everywhere else.
A house only a few metres from the riverside.
Plenty of trees like this one are scattered on the river walk. Throughout the winter about half lost their leaves, while others remained green the whole time.
Water from the Laguna Setúbal lapping up against a boat ramp at sunrise. There are plenty of places for boats to go into the water, as well as fishing spots.
The river alongside Rosario, another city in the Santa Fe province that I’ve visited twice to meet an exchange friend. The forest-like strip farther out is actually an island that has a fair number of people living on it.
Due to safety concerns, I don’t normally take my camera out of the house, which is why I don’t have any photos on here of friends and why I’m currently struggling to write more blog posts. In the future I’m going to try to take it to more events.
Quite wonderful images.
The lighthouse with the rainbow is an outstanding shot, and I love your lapping water too. Good luck with your year ahead! 🙂
Oh the rainbow is absolutely fabulous!! gorgeous captures 🙂
You’ve taken some marvellous photos!
Love the photos!
That rainbow picture is absolutely magical
mollyxxx
Very nice and picturesque place. Great photos 🙂
Wonderful pics. Is maté short for yerba maté?