Weekend getaways: three destinations near Buenos Aires to rest and disconnect

Argentines seek a change of scenery and break with routine whenever they can without having to travel much. Therefore, at Ámbito Financiero we bring you three places that are highly recommended for their landscapes and extensive gastronomic hub that they offer, as well as the proximity and the short time it takes to reach these destinations from the AMBA: Laguna de Lobos, Tomás Jofré and Carlos Keen, all of them located in the Province of Buenos Aires.

Tomas Jofre

Although the real name of this town is Jorge Bornits popularity is due to its railway station, Tomás Jofré, which is currently out of service. Located in the Buenos Aires district of Mercedeson Provincial Route 42, on the way to General Las Heras, and about 87 kilometers from the Federal Capital, stands out for the traditional life in the Pampas countryside and its 21 officially registered restaurants.

Currently, Tomás Jofré is recognized for his wide gastronomic offer in “Free Fork” formatbeing Silvanus one of the pioneers in this field, popularly known for its famous homemade ravioli. A slightly broader and equally traditional option is the Borders Warehousea former general store from 1948 converted into a country restaurant. Tomás Jofré’s Cabin and the Field Corner They are also restaurants with a long history that can be found in the town.

Wolf Lagoon

wolf lagoon

Located 15km from the city of Lobos and 115km from the City of Buenos Aires, the Wolf Lagoon It has 800 hectares and a wide faunaturning it into a site ideal for water and fishing activities. But not everything focuses on the large natural water mirror, since being located in an area of abundant vegetationis also observed in its landscape with a great variety of wild birds. Access to the Lagoon is located on the National Route 205 km. 111.5; then left along a 4 km paved road to reach the destination.

Among the best gastronomic options that Laguna de Lobos offers is Lupo’s Refuge, a place where Argentine cuisine predominates. Although there are also other options such as The Boqueria (Argentinian and South American cuisine), Azul Restaurant (Fusion cuisine, Brazilian), and the Don Juan Still Life (Argentine and Mediterranean cuisine), among other restaurants and steakhouses that they offer to tourists dishes for all tastes.

Carlos Keen

carlos keen

Its 6 to 8 blocks long and 2 to 4 wide are enough for Carlos Keen It houses not only excellent gastronomy but also part of Argentine history, since in the town You can see the typical buildings from the late 19th century. With a population of around 400 inhabitants, the town is located in the district of Lujan, less than 90km. from the city of Buenos Aires, and 16 km. from the city of Luján.

In 2007 the National Commission of Museums and Monuments and Historical Places declared “asset of national historical interest”, to a sector of the town’s urban layout in recognition of its quality as a historic town. In addition, it has a wide variety of hotels, cabins, rural inns and ranches, ideal for resting during the weekend.