The city is known as “Cradle of Champions” of national motor racing. Notable drivers include José Froilán González, the Di Palma family (Luis Di Palma, Marcos Di Palma, José Luis Di Palma and brothers), Norberto Fontana, Valentín Aguirre and Agustín Canapino.
Also for lovers of relaxation, Arrecifes has a spa where you can take a bath, or simply relax and enjoy a wonderful day with a barbecue, or playing some sport. Find out all about it below.
What activities can I do in Arrecifes, Province of Buenos Aires?
Reefs has as its greatest attraction the spa, which is located a few meters from the main part of the citywhere you can enjoy its beach, its waters, and also contact with nature and history.
In the central square of the city is located the Monument to the Immigrant, over 7 meters high and unique in its kind in Latin America, a work ofArgentine sculptor Leo Vinci.
The city consists of several tourist circuits which include:
- Visit to the monument of Rubén Luis Di Palma,
- Virgin of Medjugorje
- Christ carved in giant wood
- Coastal car circuit
- Ruins of the old flour mill and its dam on the Arrecifes River
- Tombs of racing drivers from Arrecifes, historical museum and archive, José Froilán González automobile museum, monument to Ángel Lo Valvo, among others.
Historical Circuit
A tour of the places that mark the beginning of the city. Among the attractions are: Plaza Bartolomé Mitre. San José de los Arrecifes Parish. Municipal Building. School No. 1 (first two-story school building in the province). Museum and Historical Archive.
Riverside Circuit
Walk along the coast of the Arrecifes River, visiting: “Costa de los Arrecifes” Municipal Spa. Ruins of the old flour mill. Tajamar, remains of the old dam. Nautical Club. Along its water course there are countless curves, beaches, bends and ravines, ideal places for fishing, canoeing and leisure time.
Car Circuit
Known as the “Cradle of Champions” and “Capital of Motorsports”, the city has special attractions: Monument to Rubén Luis Di Palma. Immortal Trophy (tribute to deceased drivers). “José Froilán González” Automobile Museum. Vaults of the Municipal Cemetery where the idols who made history in motorsports rest. Iconic workshops.
In this sense, Arrecifes was declared “Cradle of Sports Motorsports Champions”This important recognition was awarded by the Chamber of Deputies of Buenos Aires to the City of Arrecifes for having transcended throughout all eras in motor sport, both at the Provincial, National and International level, thanks to the notable performance of the outstanding drivers – amateurs and professionals – from the town.
In addition, the city of Arrecifes has the Arrecifes Museum and Historical Archivewhich was created by municipal ordinance no. 101 on June 2, 1968 and inaugurated on July 9 of that same year. In 1983 its collection was moved to a separate building that had previously occupied the former municipal market. Today the Museum opens its doors with new proposals, exhibitions, displays, presenting its heritage in a novel and original way, guaranteeing surprise and direct interaction with the visitor, merging the history and art of the region.
How to get to Arrecifes, Province of Buenos Aires
Arrecifes is located at the intersection of routes 51 and 191, 170 km from the capital. It is accessed via RN 8, Km 176. From Buenos Aires, via RN 9 and Route 8.
Source: Ambito
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