History, countryside and nature. There are three things in common that various places in the world usually have. Buenos Aires province. However, each one of them has its own distinctive characteristic, which makes it worth going to know it and spending a day full of tranquility.
One of these gems is located less than 100km from CABA and the city of La Plata; and still maintains many of its houses and architectural structures intact, as if frozen in time: Uribelarrea.
What to do in Uribelarrea, Cañuelas
An excellent way to discover the architecture of Uribelarrea is to explore the town on foot and let yourself be surprised by its historic facades and old mansions.
Standing out in the vicinity of the Centennial Squareis the old house that housed the Telegraph Central. Likewise, you will be able to appreciate the façade of the old premises of the “La Central Store“, as well as the imposing house from 1890 that used to be the headquarters of the “Argentine Club”where radicals gathered to enjoy evenings, a bar and a paddle ball court.
The Uribelarrea train stationAlthough in operation, it retains its rural village charm thanks to its old design. Opened in 1892, this station still reflects the aesthetics of the time, especially in details such as the platform roof, the waiting room, the benches and the ticket office.
Visitors can appreciate historical railway objectssuch as the station sign, the track change levers, the shed and the “vixen”.
He Roca line railway It was built by the English and it was not nationalized until between 1946 and 1948. Therefore, at the Uribelarrea train station you can still find pieces with inscriptions in English, such as the metal structure behind the station sign that says “The Railway Signal.” .
He Tools Museumlocated in a railway shed next to the Train Station, is a structure that stands out from the entrance to the town with the name Uribelarrea on its roof, becoming an emblematic image of the town.
Officially known as Leopoldo Rizzi Regional Museum of Agricultural Machineryopens its doors on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12 to 5 p.m., offering free entry to visitors.
How to get to Uribelarrea from CABA
Uribelarrea is located in the Canuelas Party, a short distance from the City of Buenos Aires, only 80 km. To get there by car from the capital, you can take the Ricchieri Highway and then the Ezeiza-Cañuelas Highwaycontinuing through the RN205 until kilometer 82.50, where the entrance to the town is located on the left.
Regarding public transportation, the line 88 The bus leaves from Plaza Miserere and has an approximate cost of 270 pesos per person, payable with a SUBE card.
For those who prefer the train, you can take the Rock line from the station Constitución to Ezeiza-Cañuelasand then switch to Cañuelas-Lobos line to finally descend at the Uribelarrea station. You can check the schedules at the station.
In addition, there are shuttle services offered by companies such as “South Bus” and “Wolves Bus“that connect with Uribelarrea.
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Source: Ambito
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