San Antonio de Areco
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| Country |  Argentina |
| Province |  Buenos Aires |
| Partido | San Antonio de Areco |
| Founded | October 23, 1730 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population (2001 census [INDEC]) | |
| - Total | 17,764 |
| CPA Base | B 2760 |
| Area code(s) | +54 2326 |
San Antonio de Areco is a town in northern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and capital of the partido of San Antonio de Areco. It is located on the Areco River 113 km away from the Buenos Aires city, the country's capital.
San Antonio de Areco was founded in 1730, under the protection of a chapel inaugurated by José Ruiz de Arellano. It has been declared city of historic national interest by the Argentine Government and is recognized for being the homeland of Don Segundo Sombra, the immortal character of the novel written by Ricardo Güiraldes. The city is the home of the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes. Each year in November, the city holds the Día de la Tradicion gaucho celebration.
[edit] External links
- Municipal information: Municipal Affairs Federal Institute (IFAM), Municipal Affairs Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, Argentina.
- Turismo en San Antonio de Areco - Tourism
- Areco Ciudad - News
- Secretary of Tourism
- General Information
- Don Segundo Sombra
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