It is only one hour from the city of Buenos Aires, which makes it the best option to rest.
To escape the chaos of the City of Buenos Aires, there are countless options in the Province of Buenos Aires that are much closer than people think. When it comes to tourism, it is not necessary to travel long distances to discover eccentric and quiet places, with diverse and complete tourist attractions.
In this case, we are talking about the town Uribelarrea, located in the Southwest of the City, in the district of Cañuelas. The main attraction is the large green space it has. Furthermore, it has only 1,282 inhabitants and stood out strongly in the 1930s thanks to dairy production and the Italian and Spanish immigration that gave it its fame.
Uribelarrea train station
Where is Uribelarrea?
Uribelarrea is located 80 kilometers south west of the City of Buenos Aires, in the district of Cañuelas. On National Route 205 at kilometer 82, accessible by the Ricchieri and Ezeiza-Cañuelas highways.
What to do in Uribelarrea, Province of Buenos Aires
The options offered by the town of Uribelarrea are varied. It is strongly recognized for its gastronomy, especially in terms of dairy production, with its cheeses being one of the main attractions. But it also has a very important cultural history, with colonial architecture worth admiring and picturesque places to visit.
Among the most attractive are:
- Train station from 1892, ideal to start the tour
- The Nuestra Señora de Luján Church, located in the center.
- The Leopoldo Rizzi Regional Museum of Agricultural Machinery: allows you to see a large collection of old agricultural implements.
- The Vegetal Tunnel: a 200-meter long wooded path ideal for walks and photos.
- The Don Bosco Salesian Agrotechnical School: provides the opportunity to get to know rural life up close.
- Restaurants with a long tradition such as El Palenque, a building from 1890 declared Historical and Cultural Heritage.
How to get to Uribelarrea, Province of Buenos Aires
To get to Uribelarrea from the city of Buenos Aires, it is necessary to take the Riccheri and Ezeiza-Cañuelas highways until connecting with National Route 205 towards the south until kilometer 82.
Source: Ambito
