San Nicolás de los Arroyos, Argentina

Capital City

With a population of 159,978, San Nicolás de los Arroyos is no quaint, charming town - it's a bustling industrial hub on the Paraná River. The city's close proximity to the borders of Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, and Santa Fe provinces has made it a historical battleground, and that legacy of political instability persists in the form of heavy bureaucracy. While San Nicolás boasts cultural attractions like the Rafael de Aguiar Municipal Theatre, the grind of city life is ever-present. This is a city for those who can tolerate red tape and an industrial atmosphere, not the leisurely pace of a rural retreat.