"Augusto G. Schulz" Museum of Natural Sciences

Pellegrini 802
Tel. 03722-423864
Open Mondays through Fridays from 8 to 12 a.m.
and from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m.

This museum comprises exhibition halls devoted to the origin of the universe and the evolution of species, as well as an introduction to the ecosystem of the province of Chaco, river fauna and an exhibition of meteorites. It also has an area devoted to army and the preservation of pieces as well as a specialized library. Worthy of mentioning amongst its exhibits are lower mastodon jaws with molars, megathere bones dating from the Paleocene or beginnings of the Cretaceous Period, and a reticulated glyptodont tail.

Resistencia
Resistencia is the capital of the province of Chaco and is located 1,020 km. away from the Federal Capital. To reach Resistencia from Buenos Aires one must travel down national route No.9 up to its intersection with national route No.11, and then turn towards the North down this route. Resistencia is known as the city of sculptures since its public parks and streets are adorned with a large number of sculptures. A sculpture competition is held here every year and is the meeting place for thousands artists from all over the country. Resistencia stands on the banks of the Negro River 7km. away from the point where it meets the Paraná River. It is only 22km. away from the city of Corrientes which one can get to by crossing the General Manuel Belgrano bridge.