Jardín América

27°03′S 55°14′W

Jardín América
Village
Misiones province
Coordinates: 27°02′33.7″S 55°13′37.8″W
Country	Argentina
Province	Misiones
Department	San Ignacio
Foundation date	May 7, 1946
Government
• Intendant	Oscar Kornoski
Elevation (mean)	682 ft (208 m)
Population (2010 Census)
• Total	25,705
Time zone	UTC−3 (ART)
Area code	+54 (03743)

Jardín América is a village and municipality of Misiones Province in north-eastern Argentina.^[1] It is not the head city of the San Ignacio department, however, it is the largest city in the department. It is located 1,141 km north of Buenos Aires and 104 km from Posadas (the capital city of Misiones Province), on the eastern shore of the Paraná River.

Culture

Coat of arms

This Coat of arms was formalized in the eighties, created by Antonio Faccendini. The upper border has a ribbon (with Argentinian flag colors) with the foundation date. The central body is divided into three vertical areas: the first symbolizes the economy (yerba, pineapple and a cogwheel representing industry and work). The central part represents nature, with the majestic "Salto Tabay" and the rising sun representing the future, similar to the national and provincial coat of arms. The right area symbolizes the culture: there are hands holding a Bible (according to essence of the pioneers), an Argentinian flag and a Timbó tree around which the community originated.

Flag

Flag of Jardín América

This symbol was formalized by ordinance in 1999. Its colors symbolize the green jungle of Misiones, the red land of Misiones and the Argentinian flag.

Official song

The lyrics of the official song was created by Antonio Faccendini and the music was written by Mario Mereles with the rhythm of "Galopa misionera". The original interpretation was performed by Giselle Mereles.

Tourism

Saltos del Tabay (in Spanish) is a municipal camping area where the main attraction is a set of natural waterfalls on the Tabay stream. It is placed near to Jardín América city (approx. 5 km) and has available several services for the tourists: accommodations, tents zone, restaurant, markets, natural swimming pool, sport areas, etc.

Tabay Waterfalls

References

1. Ministerio del Interior (in Spanish)