Less than an hour from the City of Buenos Aires, Canuelas prepares for its most anticipated event of the year: the Dulce de Leche Festivalwhich will take place in November. But those who take advantage of the October 10 holiday You can now take note and enjoy everything that this corner of Buenos Aires has to offer, just 60 kilometers from the City.
In these weeks prior to the big celebration, the municipality experiences a climate of expectation. Not only because one of the most popular festivals on the provincial calendar is approaching, but also because Cañuelas is much more than its famous sweet. With history, countryside, gastronomy and an air of tranquility that is difficult to find near the capital, the place is established as a perfect getaway for those looking to disconnect without traveling far for a long weekend
Furthermore, October arrives with several local proposals to take advantage of the holiday: fairs, rural walks, family activities and the possibility of trying the typical products that later star in the sweetest festival in the country.
Everything you can do in Cañuelas this holiday
He October 10 holiday offers the perfect excuse to walk through Cañuelas, taste its flavors and visit its local fairs. Every second Sunday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the traditional Rural Fair “From the field to the consumer”where more than 40 local producers sell their sausages, sweets, vegetables, liquors, honey and crafts. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is as relaxed as it is authentic.
Another recommended stop is Uribelarreaa neighboring town known for its old architecture, its dirt streets and its town spirit. There is celebrated the Picada and Craft Beer Festivala classic that attracts thousands of people every year with music, gastronomy and a festive atmosphere.
For those who prefer a quieter plan, the walk through the center of Cañuelas also has its charm: cafes, bakeries with traditional recipes, rural stores and, of course, many opportunities to try the famous artisanal dulce de lechewhich is sold in different versions and packaging, from the best-known local brands to small family businesses.
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The dulce de leche festival in Cañuelas
The Dulce de Leche Festival will be held this year in Novemberwithin the framework of the Expo Cañuelaswhose date has not been made official. The event, which has been held since 1995, brings together producers, entrepreneurs and artists from all over the province. There the official contest that chooses the best traditional sweets and pastriesin addition to a public vote after a great open tasting.
For three days, the property is filled with top-notch tents, stands and shows. Figures such as Abel Pintos, La Sole, Los Nocheros, Miranda, Los Auténticos Decadentes and Luciano Pereyra have passed through its stage. Access is free and the place has ample amenities: parking, accessible toilets, beer garden, rest areas and spaces for children.
Cañuelas is recognized as the “National Cradle of the Dairy Industry”a title that honors its history linked to The Martonathe first comprehensive dairy industry in the country, founded in 1889. That heritage remains alive in each jar of candy, in the family dairy farms and in the spirit of a community that maintains tradition without ceasing to look to the future.
Source: Ambito
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