The Buenos Aires wine route: the city that is 1 hour from CABA, ideal for enjoying its wineries and tastings

During the period of mass immigration, of which Berisso It was a singular protagonist due to its port history, in the lowlands of the island and the coastal mountain, many of the Pioneers cultivated their vegetable gardens, fruit trees and vines, taking advantage of the proximity to the largest consumer market in the country.

These were mainly cultivated Red wines made from American or Isabella grapesalthough plum, white and rosé wines were also produced. It was known as “the Wine of the Coast” and soon became a hit when the port made the world revolve around this city. Between the 40s and 60s, more than a million litres were sold annually.

What activities can be done in Berisso, Province of Buenos Aires?

Visit its beaches

The Berisso coastal front It covers about 22 kilometers of coastline on the Río de la Plata. In this area, there are different places naturally suitable for beach activities. In this way, over time, they have been developing unevenly. different spas: La Balandra, Municipal Beach, Bagliardi Beach, Palo Blanco and the beach on Paulino Island.

Stroll through the Delta and/or practice water sports

This water system It runs through what is known as the coastal mountain, low and floodable lands of alluvial origin, very fertile and with abundant vegetation, where very few inhabitants live, most of whom are farmers and producers of wood, American grapes, sugar cane, wicker, honey, fruits and some vegetables.

The delta and in particular Paulino Islandhave certain tourist traditionindicated by the 5,000 people and almost 30 passenger boats that toured the attraction in the 1940s and 1950s. However, today, visits and boat service are much lower, although signs of recovery are perceived.

Currently, the delta is being revalued through river trips to give value to the natural resource. On special occasions, such as the Coastal Wine Festival (held in July), guided trips are organized, with a very good response among the local public and those from the city of La Plata, which led to the scheduled repetition. On the other hand, the site has excellent conditions for the practice of water sports, an activity that is developing and gaining greater importance.

Also noteworthy is the declaration made by Provincial Law granting the status of Protected Landscape to the territory that makes up the Delta, the implications of which may be favourable to tourist interest.

The Santiago River Delta presents ideal conditions for the practice of water sports. In our city this activity is in full development, hosting more than 350 boats. Three marinas, nautical nurseries, shipyards and a rowing club provide services for sportsmen and women and all those who enjoy peace and contact with nature through sailing.

Visit vineyards and taste their wines

The vineyards are being integrated into an agrotourism circuit that complements the other attractions in the region.

It is prepared annually with enthusiasm The Coastal Wine Festivalwhere tens of thousands of visitors share with us every year the fruits of this work.

How to get to Berisso, Province of Buenos Aires

Take the Buenos Aires – La Plata Highway, Dr. Ricardo Balbín, until the exit roundabout to the city of diagonals. Once there, take 120th Street until you join 122nd Avenue until you come across another roundabout and take Avenida del Petróleo argentino towards Río de la Plata. Then go right to Avenida Génova and Avenida 7, turn right on 166th Street and then left on 8th Street and you will reach the city of Berisso.