Back in the 18th century, the lagoon It was populated by numerous coypu (popularly known as otters). In those times they were known with the name of water or river wolvesso it is deduced that it could have taken its name from this reference made by the Mission headed by Father Thomas Falkner in 1740 to those lands.
It was founded in 1802 and is located to 100 km from the City of Buenos Aires. A city that offers baptism flights, skydiving, fishing and many other things that you cannot miss.
What activities can I do in Lobos, Province of Buenos Aires
Skydiving
Wolves is the National Skydiving Capital. For more than 35 years it has been the headquarters of the Argentine Paratroopers School Club (CEPA)with instructors and airplanes enabled by the Argentine Air Force. You can do baptism jumps, tandem, and take courses for beginners and advanced.
Baptism flight
Fly over the City and the Lagoon, as well as perform private airplane pilot courses. It is also a place for the practice of model airplanes, and has an 18-hole golf course.
Flora and Fauna Watching
Starting from Av. Costanera and Calle 30, where the movement of vehicles is calmer, you can walk along the coast and see a great variety of birds such as bigguas, herons, roseate spoonbills and ducks. They choose the reed areas, where they nest and look for food.
Boat and kayak rental
On the Costanera or enabled campsites, you will find places to rent boats and kayaks for a walk through the lagoon.
Kitesurfing and motorboating
Laguna de Lobos is the scene of these sports, which are carried out during all year round in the water mirror. Amateurs and professionals choose this area for its winds, ideal for practicing them.
Sport Fishing
From the Costanera you can do sport fishing, remember that From 09/01 to 12/01 of each year, it is the Pejerrey Ban date. During that date, you can catch up to 15 pieces per person with a minimum measurement of 25cm, during Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Birthplace of Juan Domingo Perón
The building where the museum is located preserves the characteristics of architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with a façade with Italianate lines. in this house The former president was born and lived the first years of his life. It has cfour rooms, the Courtyard of plaques with the Historical Fig Tree from 1890. It is a National Historical Monument, according to Law 25518.
“Pago De Los Lobos” Historical and Natural Sciences Museum
Museum founded by a group of Lobenses in 1983, protects and keeps alive the authentic values of its people and shows history as it wasbased on documents, liturgical and educational elements, customs and traditions. It has a collection embalmed animals from the region’s native fauna.
House of José Salgado
It is a Colonial style house, which belonged to the family of the founder of the town José Salgado. “Lo de Salgado” Bed & Breakfast currently operates. It was declared within the Historic Heritage Preservation sector under Ord. Mun. N°2074/01.
How to get to Lobos, Province of Buenos Aires
Lobos is located 100 km from the City of Buenos Aires, in a southwest direction and can be accessed by land through the RP41 and RN205 and by rail through the Roca and Sarmiento branches.
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