The unknown town that has streams, lagoons and museums, ideal for a getaway from Buenos Aires

The unknown town that has streams, lagoons and museums, ideal for a getaway from Buenos Aires

In Coronel Pringles there is a small town bathed by the Quequén River. Find out what to do and how to get to this small town.

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The town of Indio Rico is a must-see in Buenos Aires for those who want to get away from the noise of the city and spend an unforgettable weekend or day, full of history, traditional cuisine and walks in contact with nature. It is characterized by its tranquility, its traditional cuisine, with exquisite dishes such as Creole pastries and a wide variety of regional products such as cheeses and honey.

It is located in the south of the province of Buenos Aires, in the Coronel Pringles district, 74 kilometers southeast of the city of the same name and 560 kilometers from the City of Buenos Aires.

In 2017 it was declared a Tourist Villagewhich is why it is, from that moment on, promoted by the Tourism Secretariat of the Province of Buenos Aires through an agreement signed at the International Tourism Fair.

What activities can I do in Indio Rico?

One of the main natural attractions is the Quequén Salado River, where you can swim in the summer, fish or drink some mate on its banks.

Another point to know is The historic warehouse of Marcelino LópezIt opened at the beginning of the 19th century and despite closing after the death of its founder, his children currently open the facilities respecting business hours for visitors eager to remember the past.

It is also the old railway stationwhich emerged as an engine of progress and growth and houses the Popular Library and the Railway Museum. And the Nuestra Señora del Carmen church, which allows access to its tower to take photographs from above.

As for its typical gastronomy, this town’s star product is lamb, an ingredient that inspired the holding of a festival in which the entire community participates: The Lamb on the Disc Festival. Traditional dishes can be sampled here and you can enjoy folklore groups and musical performances, with free admission.

How to get to Indio Rico

To get there from Buenos Aires, take National Route No. 3 to Tres Arroyos; continue until the junction with Provincial Route No. 85, about 47 kilometers to the access to Indio Rico and then take this 12-kilometer paved road.

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