The municipalities of Carlos Casares and July 9thlocated in the Buenos Aires provincethey propose outdoor circuits, gastronomic experiences, festivities and walks through museums and historical buildings to make a different getaway and rest in the tranquility of the plain, with the scents of winter. I know more about these unique destinations.
Two country tours to enjoy landscapes and stories
Carlos Casares
Carlos Casares is a symbol of the presence and history of the Jewish community who inhabits their lands since 1891. It is one of the first colonies of Jewish farmers in Argentina. His cultural legacy left its mark on the area.
“Have guided tours of urban and rural circuits from the settlers path going through the towns of Smith, Mauricio, Moctezuma and Algarrobos”, explained the director of Heritage, Museums and Tourism Township, fabiana molina.
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The towns that make up this destination have must-see attractions linked to the Buenos Aires historythe jewish colonies and the nature. Is a ideal outing for this time of year.
The Casarense identity is marked by the sunflower productionseed that the immigrant families They planted in these lands to give it ocher and yellow colors. Every year, in the month of February, the capital city honors this crop with the Sunflower National Festival that has him as the main character.
The rural places count on picturesque old towns marked by ancient synagogues, adobe ranches of the first settlers and a old warehouse of general branches of XIX century.
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“In Colony Mauritius is the house of Mark Alpherson who left written the chronicles of the history of the jewish community”, he explained Jennifer Zamudioworker of Municipal Historical Museumwhich opens from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sundays only with prior notice.
In the towns of Smith, Moctezuma and Algarrobosfounded between 1841 and 1914they can be visited synagogues and the first Jewish cemetery in Buenos Airesdeclared Provincial Historic Site. Viviana Ilinchetamember of the Israelite Societysaid that different excursions by jewish regional cemeteries, museums and rural roads.
Between the months of april and september is done The Footprint of the Fortsa horseback ridingwhich traverses and connects the different payments.
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July 9th
One of the most outstanding celebrations of this match is the Festival of the Pureein the village of Frenchwhich honors the variety of mashed potato recipes that exist in the area. The 20th of August and it is an excellent opportunity to taste the variety of versions of this perfect garnish to accompany the cold winter nights.
The event arose in decade of 70’sbased on anecdotes told by the local community, about the different dishes with potatoes used by families to accompany the meat or the chicken.
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“This year we celebrate the anniversary of the town and patron saint festivitiesfrom morning to night with a Show dinner. There will be barbecue competition and different mash varieties”, proudly explained the president of the French Fostering Society, Fabrizio Bonellothe organizing institution of the initiative in conjunction with the italian society and Parish Commission Our Lady of the Assumption.
The neighbors are summoned from the night before to peel 12 bags of potatoes which are boiled the next day in large pots. “We prepare different pureesof basil, bell pepper, olive, eggwith large potato mashers where everyone participates”, related joelle jacobmember of the marketing area of the Company.
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During the celebration, you can visit the La Niña Tourist Townwhose origins date back to the year 1868 with the name Aurora Place, which made reference to a traditional grocery store. It received its current name in 1911by the station that was part of the former General Belgrano railway. Its natural attractions, such as lagoons and green spacesare ideal settings for outdoor activities.
“Have stays, family quarters and we work with school and local institutions in relation to community tourism”, he explained robert castrodirector of Tourism local.
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Carlos Casares and July 9th offer a combination of cultural and natural attractionswhich invite you to enjoy the tranquillityof the popular festivals already know part of the Buenos Aires history.
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