Cerrito offers tourism options to learn about its historical legacy from Argentina’s 19th century colonizing policies and its biodiversity.
Little hill It is a town of Between Rivers which is beginning to take on relevance in the tourism of the province for its rural, historical and natural proposals. Its popularity is also due to its proximity to its capital, Paraná, and for having a 6-hectare reserve to protect its biodiversity. Its quiet and green environment allows you to enjoy and rest.
The legacy of the town dates back to the end of the 19th century, when the Banco Nación bought the “El Cerrito” field.This acquisition was part of the country’s colonizing policy to exploit the agricultural potential of the area. The financial institution allocated a portion of these lands for the construction of Colonia Cerrito, founded on March 10, 1882. Its promotion to Municipality occurred on April 10, 1974 through a decree of Governor Don Enrique Tomás Cresto.
What activities can I do in Cerrito, Entre Ríos?
This destination has a rural setting where you can enjoy its green panoramas and quiet streets. Cerrito encourages you to explore the town to discover its history and marvel at its ancient buildings.Its center has the Plaza Las Colonias, the Federico Schroeder Library, its amphitheater, the majestic Municipal Palace, the Cerrito Regional Museum that safeguards the memories of its first settlers.
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The main attraction of the town is its Montecito de Lovera Educational Nature ReserveThis area protects 6 hectares of mountain range, where three paths are laid out for practicing hiking. On these tours you can appreciate around 100 types of birds and its rich floraIn this area, climbers, lichens, carnations, prickly pears, caranday palms predominate, where tree species such as carob, ñandubay, espinillo, chañar, talita, among others, predominate.
How to get to Cerrito, Entre Ríos
This town is located at a short distance from the capital of Entre Ríos, Paraná. Cerrito has easy access through two different routes but the fastest way is through the combination of National Route 168 and National Route 12, which consists of a 53-kilometer route.
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