Hostels in SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO, ARGENTINA

City San Antonio De Areco on the Banks of Areco River

City San Antonia De Arecao, a town in the northern Buenos Aires is at an elevation of 26 meters above sea level. It is the capital of partido of San Antonio De Areco, located on the banks of Areco River and is located around 110 kilometers away from the national capital of Buenos Aires.

History
José Ruiz de Arellano inaugurated the city, under the protection of a chapel built 1728, while the city itself was inaugurated on 23rd of October 1730. It has, since then, served as a city of national historical interest by the Argentinean Government. The country takes pride in Don Segundo Sombra, one of the most important Argentinean novels, written around the city on the main title character being a gaucho.

Popular Places and Monuments
The place still has an aura that dates two centuries back. There are beautiful period houses, and dispersed between them are authentic pulperias and almacénes. There are workshops of artisans, and craftsmen. They are open, and one can visit these workshops, for pure delight of watching the craftsmen, locksmith, etc, at their beautiful and detailed work. Traditional gauchos take pride in doing what their fathers, grandfathers, great grandfathers, and so on, did with pride, and therefore, it was named a city of historical interest by presidential decree.

The Gaucho Museum is another place which makes it a city of historical interest. It holds the information on Gaucho history and the country’s history scaled according to date. It is one of the most important museums in the country. Museum is named Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Guiraldes, on the name of the author of the famous book, Don Segundo Sombra, Ricardo Guiraldes, once again highlighting the pride Gauchos take in the novel, and their depiction of themselves, and their culture through the novel.

Getting Around
It is convenient city to move without any maps, or guide, though, it is better to visit the tourist information centre. The 2-room cabin provides information, maps, and also, free bikes to ride around the city. Along with that, public transport is fairly developed. One may take walks. The people are very warm and friendly in the region, and one will surely enjoy such walks. It is also possible to rent taxis or cabs.

Places for Entertainment
Pulperias are old traditional bars, which carry forward the tradition of alcohol consumption with great pride. At puplperias, other than having drinks, one may get news of neighboring regions; spend time gossiping or playing cards, or buy provisions.

Accommodation
There are bed & breakfast, motels, youth hostels, guesthouses and budget hotels in the area.

Currency
Argentinean Peso is the official currency of Argentina which is used in the place also. It is better to get the foreign currency exchanged at the airport, as the rates are costly at other places. Also, it may be difficult finding exchange providers at some places. Check exchange news on TV or on web for current exchange rates.

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