A time travel toward Buenos Aires tourist destinations what were scenes of battles, legends and immigrations. A tour with stories of wise voices and unforgettable flavors. Navarro and Junínin the Buenos Aires province, they propose to experience experiences from yesteryear. Learn more about these ideal locations to make a escape weekend.
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Navarro, a warehouse and 200 years of history
Toward 1828the Battle of Navarro was part of the Argentine civil wars between unitary and federal. In this land, the general’s forces Juan Lavalle They overthrew the colonel’s militias Manuel Dorregothen governor of the Buenos Aires provincewho was shot during this same event.
The district also integrated a gaucho routetoday popular legend. Juan Moreirahe gaucho from the Buenos Aires pampasa mix of bodyguard, fighter, mysterious, guitarist and politician of the XIX centurywas a reference for the payment.
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Warehouses and grocery storeswitnesses of these events, functioned as diligence posts for transportation services with correspondence, parcels and passengers.
The general store The Protected It has traces of that past, with a family patio, rooms from the original home and collections of all items: foodstuffs, drinks, toys, a bookstore, a bazaar and documents from more than half a century.
“These are things that are very linked to my feelings. They represent the life of my people. “I help preserve and exhibit objects so that each visitor can interpret them and experience them with their own emotions,” he said. Raul Lambertowner of the business.
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The site does not have a museographic order. The items with which the Navarrese lived XIX century They are “naturally planted on the shelves.” There you can taste exquisite delicacies that fit the spirit of the place. “It is not a conventional restaurantit is a space where you can enjoy the period mealsas the cooking pot and homemade empanadas which are our specialties,” he stated. Lambert.
“Our store has the intention of revaluing local history, of honoring the pioneer neighbors, those who over 200 years made this town. The exhibition represents their lives and the characters that marked our small town history, the history of the Buenos Aires province and of the Argentinian republic”, he remarked.
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The Protected became a emblem for the community and tourism. Reference of the struggles and efforts of the people. “We rescue the adventures of a neighbor from Navarreseit was called Juan Moreira. He was a mythical and legendary character at the national level. Also, the tragic shooting of Manuel Dorrego”he recalled.
This weekend, the municipality celebrates the first edition of the Drum Festival with music, gastronomy, technical talks, awards and artistic shows. On Friday the 27th, Saturday the 28th and Sunday the 29th, starting at 10, there will be courses on making cheeses and Farm Expo, tastingscontests, clinics, producers’ meeting, business rounds and shows.
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Generations pass and Italian traditions continue in Junín
Among the extensive Salty river and innumerable mirrors of water, like the Gómez, Mar Chiquita and El Carpincho lagoonsis the municipality of Junin. Along the paths of The Navigators of the fishermenvisitors will be dazzled by immense green spaces to rest, enjoy the outdoors, fish and carry out nautical activities.
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The main city combines old constructions of the XIX century with modern buildings. Nearby, the town of Agustín Roca takes center stage with the general store The Rock Housewhere you can taste the best homemade cold cuts and revive the legacy of immigrants Picchiwho arrived in the area in 1880 from the north of Italy.
This family traditiontransmitted through generations, began its history with the first cold weather, when the dough was prepared for the salami along with a tasty red wine. In addition to salting the leg, it was left to rest for several months until it became an excellent ham.
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“I received from the teachers, from my ancestors to my old man, a deeply generous talent. I decided to accompany them in these customs and recipes. Today without a doubt I became his disciple“, he assured Gustavo “el Chango” Picchiwho makes these delicacies with his family.
Your feelings for experience Italian customs -as if time had not passed- they take the diners to experience the warmth of a perfect lunch or dinner.
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“We receive visitors with a table of all our production: regional bread, pork pate, baked meat empanadas, cold cuts and cheese boardhomemade stuffed pasta, roast meatspork and beef cuts accompanied by a salad with green leaves from our own garden”, he detailed. Furthermore, to top off these delicacies, they offer homemade flan with cream or dulce de leche and drunk dessert. In winter they serve mini cupcakes with coffee.
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