uring the months of January and February, the City of Gualeguaychú dresses up to present one of the most expected shows in the area: the Carnival of the Country, which summons thousands of enthusiasts that enjoy the brightness, the joy, the thrill and the rhythm of the comparsas (social club's carnival dance group) parading before them at the local corsódromo (carnival runway).

During the Carnivals of Gualeguaychú, all the attendants experiment and feel the true sense of this majestic festival, getting rid of the social and cultural hindrances that structure modern society.

In this issue, the Carnival of the Country will present the comparsas Ará Yeví, Marí Marí and O'Bahía, which will compete for the first prize as they display the quality of their costumes, the synchrony of their choreography and the great show made up by their floats which, in addition to the themes chosen by the directors, make attendants vibrate and dance as they try to leave a legacy to make the world a better place.

This artistic display has been around for over twenty years and is considered one of the most important carnival parades on earth, along with the carnivals of Rio de Janeiro and Venice.

Welcomeargentina.com attended to one of the busy days of the Carnival of Gualeguaychú and accompanied each of the comparsas in every step, collecting all the necessary information so that visitors may enjoy the show, the luxury and the continuous contagion of joy and excitement of the most expected carnival.

In this section, you will find the most important information about the comparsas, their history, their songs and lyrics, a description of the corsódromo, rates, dates and the best photographs of the Carnival of the Country.

Release all your restrained feelings with us and let yourself be captivated by the comparsas' parade. Batucadas and multicolor feathers get hold of the scene, bringing King Momo back to life, exploding with renovated joy and energy, offering admirors the sensuality of dancing to the rhythm of a pagan festivity.