Historical Tours and Museums

Plaza Independencia (Independence Square)
Surrounded by a great number of Historical Buildings such as the Municipal Palace – built in 1941 with an eclectic style-, the Brazzola Municipal Theatre, where a broad theatre and popular show season is developed, the Club de Pelota, the Cathedral Church, which venerates Nuestra Señora de la Merced, whose image was brought from Alto Perú in 1779, the Casa de Casco, which was one of the first two storey building erected by farmer Vicente Casco to protect his family from the beating of the Indians; its halls were the scenario of the triumphant dance of the “Libres del Sur” Battle, the Banco Nación Argentina and, at one side of the plaza –only 50 m away- there is an old pharmacy from 1852, now turned into a cultural centre.

El Viejo Almacén del Turista (The Old Tourist Grocery)
Located at the corner of San Martín street and Alsina street, at the heart of the “El Tambor” neighbourhood, it is the oldest of the city. There you will find regional products and handicrafts and there are also folk shows; and at the corner of San Martín and Colón there is the building of Diario El Argentino, with more than 120 years of antiquity.

The Capilla de los Negros (Black People’s Chapel)
Dating back from 1862 and declared a national historical monument in 1962, it has its own characteristics, combining African rituals and Rioplatense Spanish “candombe”. During the period from 1868 to 1871, it was used as a pest house or Field Hospital.

The Museo Pampeano (Pampa Museum)
At the centre of the park “Los Libres del Sur”, the old house of the Museo Pampeano is erected. It is a simple, white building. Chascomús has entrusted this museum with its historical heritage. The Museo Pampeano, together with the park “Los Libres del Sur”, was created in 1939, at the centenary of the Battle of Chascomús (XI/7/1839). The museum deserves to be visited. For any consultation, call the following telephone number: 02241- 43-0982 ó 425110, customer service from 9.00h to 15.00h. In this area you can also find the Hydrobiological Station, where research on the development of the silverside from the beginning of year 1900 is carried out.

The Castillo de la Amistad (Friendship Castle)
On Sunday, October 19, 1947, the “Kingdom of Friendship” was born. With the ostentatious ceremonial of a European Court, Prince Don Manuel was invited to occupy the throne of the imaginary kingdom and, within an atmosphere full of joy and surrounded by music, he was crowned as Manuel I, King of Cups. In the old spot, “El Tropezón”, two land areas were obtained, and the Castle was erected therein. The building was constructed throughout years 1949 and 1950. On January 8, 1950, the King, his officials and his subjects inaugurated the Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring). It had big stalls with a seating capacity of 2000 people. Today you can visit the Castle, which is located next to the lagoon by-pass.

Cultural Activities

Throughout the year there are lots of Traditionalist Shows, such as Festivals, Parades, Horse Riding Parades and Folk Celebrations (Peñas).

Also, the Chascomús district has an important amount of Farms and Rural Establishments which you can visit. There you will be able to appreciate our culture and tradition in a natural environment. You can also ride horses, go round the place in a carriage and participate in sport activities such as Polo and Pato.

Every weekend there is the Artisan Market, dedicated to the selling of leather products, saddlery and regional products.

Boot factories and saddleries are classic in Chascomús; there you will be able to get something traditional and typical of our people. That is why we recommend you to visit the Boot factory of Mr. Antonio Vicario on National Route No 2, access through Lastra Avenue (next to the ACA Restaurant) or the saddlery “La Argentina”, on Escribano Avenue and Julián Quintana Street, near our Boutique Hotel.

Nautical Activities

Due to its orientation towards the best winds, the Chascomús Lagoon is the ideal place to practice Nautical Sports par excellence, such as rowing and specially yachting and windsurf, but it is also possible to practice kayak crossing throughout the Las Encadenadas system.

Fishing

Since the Chascomús Lagoon is part of the Las Encadenadas system, together with the other lagoons such as Vitel, Adela, Del Burro, Chis-Chis, Tablillas and Barrancas, it makes a splendid wetland, considered unique in the world due to its ecologic characteristics and biodiversity. Wetlands maintain an important biologic diversity and constitute a habitat to house different animal populations. The Chascomús Lagoon is ideal for silverside fishing from April to September, and during the summer months, it is ideal for noisy fish fishing. There are several fishing clubs that rent boats, and for those who have their own boat there are authorized slops. You can also do some sport fishing from the pier, which is illuminated and has public restrooms.

Other Activities

There are places where you can ride horses or ride a bicycle. It is also possible to practice bird sightseeing and photography safaris around the lagoon environment or nearby fields.