The Previaje came into force again this Wednesday and for a week advance purchases of tickets, accommodation and all kinds of tourist activities can be made to take advantage of the refunds included in the measure. Those interested will then have until the 28th of this month to upload all the vouchers to the initiative’s website and thus access the credit that they can then spend between May 24 and June 30, including extra long weekends. from May 25 to 28 and from June 17 to 20.
This way, About 200 kilometers from the city and about a 2-hour drive away, there are several attractive destinations to plan a getaway with friends or family and make use of the initiative that provides for refunds of 50% of the consumption made for a maximum of up to $70,000 per person.
THE DESTINATIONS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE PREVIAJE 4
SUIPACHA
Those who seek to get away from the noise of the city, without traveling hours and hours, can visit Suipacha. This city in the northwest of the province of Buenos Aires is located 168 kilometers (less than 2 hours) from La Plata.
It is a town that keeps intact the charm of rural Buenos Aires towns: with low houses, a large church and an old train station. Thanks to its strong dairy tradition, local producers motorized the Cheese Route. You can take guided tours of the production establishments, participate in tastings and attend talks with specialists.
The best way to get to Suipacha from Buenos Aires is through the 25 de Mayo Highway, West Access, National Route 7 and National Route 5.
CHASCOMUS
Nature, water sports, relaxation, gastronomy and history, that is the “combo” offered to tourists by Chascomús, located 77 kilometers from the city. Undoubtedly, its main attraction is its lagoon, both for those who seek to enjoy the landscape, and for those who are more active and do sports such as water skiing, canoeing or kayaking.
The less restless can appreciate the sunset in one of the bars or restaurants located on the waterfront, tasting artisan products throughout the year.
For lovers of history and architecture, every day at 11 a.m., the tourism area of the local administration organizes a guided tour of the historic center of the city. In tune with this visit, the recommendation is to visit the Castillo de la Amistad, the Chapel of the Blacks, the Railway Museum and the Pampean Museum.
You can also visit the house where the former president lived Raul Alfonsin. The property still belongs to the family and has a commemorative plaque on the façade. The badge was installed by members of his party in 2010, one year after his death.
It is worth noting that to get there there is a Roca train service that leaves Constitución and arrives in less than three hours. In addition, there are several long-distance bus companies that leave from the Retiro station and arrive in an hour and a half.
SAN MIGUEL DEL MONTE
Only 101 kilometers from La Plata is San Miguel del Monte. There you can walk through the Laguna del Monte, ideal for water sports or walk along the waterfront. It is a city with a rich historical heritage, since the first forts were located there, built by Viceroy Vértiz to contain the raids. It is recommended to visit the ranch where Juan Manuel de Rosas lived, an adobe construction from 1817 which now houses an exhibition center for historical objects and documents. Another attraction is the 155-year-old San Miguel Arcángel parish church.
You can travel by train, on the Roca railway that leaves from the Constitución terminal. In addition, there are different medium and long-distance bus companies that leave from the 4 and 42 terminal.
LOBOS
Another destination with a lagoon, ideal for fans of pejerrey fishing, is Lobos. 15 kilometers from the center of the town, located 114 kilometers from La Plata, is the 800-hectare lagoon where you can also observe various species of birds and abundant wild flora. In addition to its natural attraction, in Lobos there are several museums worth visiting. The best known is the one that works in the birthplace of Juan Domingo Perón, declared a national historical monument in 1953, where you can find personal belongings of the former president, photos, posters and historical documents.
The Pago de los Lobos Historical and Natural Sciences Museum, inaugurated in 1983 thanks to the initiative of a group of neighbors, currently has about 20,000 pieces on display. It is an alternative for the whole family, since admission to the facilities is free.
This destination can be reached by train, with the Roca and Sarmiento railways.
SAINT PETER
Located at 241 kilometers from the center of La Plata, San Pedro offers the possibility of taking walks along the Paraná River, nature walks and enjoying fishing and a varied gastronomic offer in the places located on the waterfront. If the idea is to know the historical sites, you can visit the Museum and the Monument to the battle of the Vuelta de Obligado.
It can be reached by train from the Bartolomé Miter station in the Retiro neighborhood of Buenos Aires, by bus from the portena bus terminal or by car, along National Route 9. From the Federal Capital there are two toll booths, in the cities of Pacheco and Zárate .
SAN ANTONIO DE ARECO
A town from “another time” and with gauchesque airs. It is located 173 kilometers from the city and can be reached by car in just under two hours. It is a town that offers a large number of rural-style attractions: there are ranches, grocery stores, antique houses and restaurants where you can get a glimpse of country life, enjoying its typical dishes: such as empanadas and roasts.
You can explore its little streets in sulky and visit carriage exhibitions. You can also visit traditionalist centers or attend folk clubs.
