On the occasion of the May Revolution, the head city of the homonymous party in the interior of the province of Buenos Aires celebrates the Festival of the Locro Patrio, a popular festival that also has free admission. A protocol act is announced, the fair of crafts and local products, and the preparation of the locro from 11 in the Plaza Independencia.
2. Baradero.
Here we find the Fiesta del Guiso Carrero y el Pastel. The small town of Irineo Porteladistrict of Baradero, celebrates the May Revolution with the Carrero Stew and Cake Festival which takes place at the local train station. The community anxiously awaits the national date and together with the commission of the traditionalist center El Penacho they concentrate on the elaboration of these culinary delicacies. But according to the municipality, it was rescheduled for May 29 for weather reasons.
Carrero Stew.jpg
From 10 o’clock the protocol act takes place, the music and dance shows, there will be craft stalls, carrero stew tasting around noon, and cupcakes at mate time. It is announced that during the festival more than 1,100 portions of carrero stew and quince and sweet potato cakes will be offered at popular prices. The money raised will go to local institutions.
3. Pains.
The Argentinian Cake Festival is held in this town. The origins of this delicacy date back to the end of the 19th century when two Uruguayan mulatto women, dedicated to the domestic tasks of traditional families, prepared the delicacy for May 25 and, in honor of that national date, they placed twenty-five circular layers spread with fruit candy.
plaza-castelli-dolores.jpg
The activities will begin at 10 with the Tedeum in the Nuestra Señora de los Dolores parish, and the official act. In Plaça Castelli there will be food and craft stalls, music and dance shows, and confectioners will market this delicacy. Around 5:30 p.m., one of the most iconic moments of the celebration is announced: portions of the emblematic Argentine Cake accompanied with hot chocolate will be distributed among the public.
4. San Antonio de Areco.
In the middle of the humid pampa, on the banks of the Areco stream and bordered by a pleasant waterfront, stands one of the oldest and most traditional towns in the province of Buenos Aires: San Antonio de Areco. Located 113 km from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, this picturesque town is the one that best synthesizes the charm of gaucho life and its customs. Founded under the protection of a chapel inaugurated by Don José Ruiz de Arellano in 1730, it has managed to preserve over time the architectural lines of the colonial and Renaissance constructions of the early nineteenth century.
areco cover.jpg
To get to San Antonio de Areco from Buenos Aires, the fastest and safest road is the Pan-American Highway, National Route No. 9 and, at the second fork, turn for the North Access, on the left side, to the town of Pilar, where you must take National Route No. 8 to the desired destination. Here, the visitor manages to connect with the life of the gaucho by getting to know the Creole Park, the Ricardo Güiraldes Gaucho Museum, the Usina Vieja Cultural Center, the Old Bridge and the Carlos Merti Flora and Fauna Park, among other attractions. In the case of May 25, gastronomic establishments always offer ad hoc menus, and this will not be the exception.
5. Mercedes.
Located just 100 km from the Federal Capital, Mercedes is a ideal mini-tourism center for people who want to spend a dynamic weekend or a few days in the country surrounded by a beautiful natural environment. Popularly known for the delicious delicacies that are usually tasted in the country restaurants of the neighboring town of Tomás Jofre, the city of Mercedes offers numerous alternatives for agritourism, sports activities, baptism flights or visits to the different cultural centers.
tomas-jofre-2.jpg
In this case, for a national celebration, Mercedes, a traditionalist square if there is one, offers all kinds of events, both in the central square and in the surrounding places, dominating, of course, the proposal of locro and meat empanadas knife cut.
Source: Ambito
David William is a talented author who has made a name for himself in the world of writing. He is a professional author who writes on a wide range of topics, from general interest to opinion news. David is currently working as a writer at 24 hours worlds where he brings his unique perspective and in-depth research to his articles, making them both informative and engaging.
