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 Municipal Palace of Campana | |||
| Country |  Argentina | ||
| Distances | 75 km to Buenos Aires 220 km to rosary beads 620 km to Cordova | ||
| Demonym | Campanense | ||
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| Population | 94.333 (2010) | ||
| Foundation | 1885 | ||
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| Time zone | UTC-3 | ||
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Campaign is a city of the Buenos Aires province, head of the party of the same name. It is located on the right bank of the Paraná River, 75 km. of the Federal Capital. Next to the neighboring city of Zarate it forms an industrial and port pole in constant growth. Without being a purely tourist city, it has a diversity of attractions that make it an interesting destination for travelers to the region.
To get
By car
Two important routes connect the city:
- The National Route N ° 9 (part of the Pan-American Route), which starts in Buenos Aires and continue to rosary beads, Cordova Y Argentine Northwest.
- The Provincial Route N ° 6, which is born in Silver and arrives from Luján, continuing to its end in the neighboring city of Zarate.
Collective
Due to its location, most of the buses that travel between Buenos Aires and northern Argentina, Mesopotamia and neighboring countries pass through Campana. Long distance lines stop at the bus terminal located on the outskirts of the city:
- 1 Parador Campana, Colectora Sur 1815 (at the height of km. 74 of National Route N ° 9). ☎ 54 3489 432858.
To travel to or from Buenos Aires, the line 194 (Coastal / Chevallier) offers buses every few minutes for most of the day, with stops at various points in the city. Attention must be paid as the common service includes intermediate stops that can double the travel time of the direct or semi-fast service.
- 2 Line 194 of The New Metropol, San Martin 435. ☎ 54 3489 436669, free phone: 0800-222-6798, ✉: [email protected].
To get there from the west of the province, the bus line 228 It has a service between the cities of Zárate and Luján that passes through Campana, with a frequency of approximately one bus every four hours.
By train
Through the Retiro-Zárate branch of the Miter line, making a transfer at Villa Ballester.
- 3 Miter Line, Alem and Av. Rocca (Campana station). Free phone: 0800-222-8736, ✉: [email protected].
By boat or boat
It can also be reached by river, using one of the collective boat services that arrive from different points of the Paraná delta and stop at the public dock on the waterfront.
For those who travel in their own boat or motorboat, the city has two nautical clubs that can provide mooring services:
- 4 Bell Boat Club, Manuel Iglesias S / N. ☎ 54 3489 422101, 54 3489 420036, ✉: [email protected]. VHF: Channel 68.
- 5 North Nautical Club, Juan de Garay and Arroyo de la Cruz (On the way to Zárate, entrance to the old Campana spa). ☎ 54 3489 440219, 54 3489 441288, ✉: [email protected]. VHF: Channel 71.
Travel
The most practical way to move around the city for those who do not have their own vehicle is to use remises, it is possible to find an agency every few blocks. Although you see cars with a taxi sign, for practical purposes they work as remises and only take passengers at the agency or by phone call.
There is only one local bus line (Cooperativa 6 de Julio) that offers several tours, but the condition of the vehicles is not the best. Two interurban lines are usually used for urban transfers due to the length of their routes:
- Line 228 in its routes Campana-Zárate, Campana-Lima and Zárate-Luján.
- Line 60 (former-204) on its Escobar-Zárate route.
As in other destinations in the country, a SUBE card must be used to pay for the trip.
Watch
The wide and tree-lined streets of the city and an architecture that alternates modern buildings with buildings from the 19th century, make walks through the urban area an attractive option.Plaza Eduardo Costa (or Big square for the Campanians) is the reference point from which the tours usually start, which usually include the following points of interest, among others:
- 1 Eduardo Costa Square. Various monuments and sculptures.
- 2 City Hall (In front of the main square). Inaugurated in 1934, it is probably the most emblematic building in Campana.
- 3 ISFD Building N ° 15 (In front of the main square). Building from 1917 declared a Municipal Historical Monument.
- 4 Santa Florentina Cathedral (In front of the main square). Of an unconventional architecture, it has a famous mural of Raul Soldi on the main altar.
- 5 Mall (Av. Rocca, from the square to the train station). In addition to shops, it concentrates most of the banks in the city, some of which allow foreign currency to be exchanged.
- 6 Train station. Old building, on its sides there is a rest bar and the House of the Isleño, where you can buy artisan articles made by inhabitants of the island sector.
- 7 Coastal walk. Adjacent to the main port of the city, the street is usually in poor condition due to the heavy traffic that circulates on its way to it. It has benches and tables for public use.
- 8 Old train station (On the coastal walk). Of great historical value but in a regrettable state of abandonment.
- 9 English quarter. Old neighborhood built by the English community that arrived with the first refrigerator in the city. It is advisable to continue along Luis Costa street and also visit the Dálmine neighborhood.
The city has several green spaces to visit, the main ones being:
- 10 Urban park (Av. Varela (ex Av. Rivadavia) and Av. Ameghino). It has a playground for children.
- 11 Plaza Italia (About Bvd. Sarmiento). In the warm months it houses a significant population of swallows, seeing them return at sunset is a must see. It has a children's play area, exercise area and a merry-go-round.
- 12 Plaza Spain (About Bvd. Dellepiane (ex Bvd. Lavalle)). In addition to the Automobile Museum, you can find shuffleboard fields from the retirement center and some children's games in this square.
- 13 Plaza 1 ° de Mayo (About Bvd. Sarmiento). It has games for children and a skate park.
- 14 Manuel Belgrano Square (In front of the train station). One of the side squares has games for children.
- 15 Plazoleta Ing. Chapeaurouge (Three blocks from the Villa Dálmine stadium). Located in the picturesque Dálmine Viejo neighborhood.
More specific activities are detailed in other sections.
Do
The cultural offer is wide but highly variable, so it is recommended to read the local media to be aware of possible events.
Cinema and theater
- 2 La Rosa Cultural Center, Sivori 916.
- 3 Pedro Barbero Municipal Theater, San Martin 373. (Behind the municipality).
In recent years, it is common in the summer months to find independent film screenings in public spaces such as the Urban Park or the 'campito de Siderca' (behind the Ciudad de Campana Club).
Music
The Municipal Music Band performs an outdoor rehearsal every Thursday afternoon in the Patio de las Américas in the main square (in front of the Municipal Palace).
The Ciudad de Campana Club sporadically organizes high-level music cycles, including genres such as jazz or classical music.
Fresh air
- Full Pedal. ☎ 54 3489 15 583134, ✉: [email protected]. A Todo Pedal organizes bicycle outings for all levels. It is a good option to get to know the city in a different way or visit nearby towns.Price: Free.
- 4 Fishermen's Club, Alem Channel and Paraná de las Palmas River (By passenger boat leaving from the Paseo Costanero). In front of the Campana waterfront. Very popular a few decades ago, after a period of neglect it is slowly regaining a place as a destination for fishermen.
- 5 Recess Blondeau, Canal Alem and Rio Carabelas (By passenger boat leaving from the Paseo Costanero). ☎ 54 3489 460056. Traditional recreation in the Campanian delta, somewhat rustic at the service level but ideal for fishing or spending the day in a natural environment.
- 6 Strict Natural Reserve Otamendi, Cordero al 1100, Otamendi neighborhood (At the height of km. 61.5 of National Route N ° 9). ☎ 54 3489 447505, ✉: [email protected]. The Strict Natural Reserve Otamendi offers tours of trails and sightings of native fauna. It is a frequent destination for bird watchers.Price: Free entry.
Museums
- 7 Manuel Iglesias Automobile Museum, Bvd. Dellepiane (ex Bvd. Lavalle) and Castilla (On Plaza España, three blocks from the main square.). ☎ 54 3489 432783. Among the cars on display, the first Argentine automobile stands out, manufactured in Campana between 1903 and 1907.Price: Free entry.
- 8 Railway Museum, Colón and Paseo Costanero. ☎ 54 3489 431513. The city of Campana was closely linked to the railway from its beginnings, a history reflected in the collection of railway artifacts on display.Price: Free entry.
- 9 Antiquarian Museum, Bvd. Dellepiane (ex Bvd. Lavalle) 470. ☎ 54 3489 421141. A careful personal collection that includes pieces related to the history of the city.Price: Free entry.
Traditional holidays
- Feast of the first Argentine car. The largest festival in the city, it has been held on the last weekend of November since 1975, the year in which Campana was recognized as Cradle of the Argentine automobile. Traditionally it includes an exhibition and parade of vintage cars, food court, artisan fair and artistic numbers.
- Feast of the Virgin of Canchillo. It commemorates the discovery in the year 2000 of a carved wooden virgin in the 18th century, which received the invocation of "Our Lady of the Rosary of the Rincón del Canchillo". The festival is celebrated on June 20 or a nearby weekend, and is religious and gaucho in character.
- Tradition day party. This national celebration has a special significance for Campana due to its rural origins and is celebrated with a parade of traditionalist groups and related activities.
- Pedestrian Rocca. During the summer months, on weekend nights, Av. Rocca is closed to traffic and different activities are carried out on it, culminating on the last day with a recital by a first-rate figure.
In recent years, new events have emerged such as the chocolate, the pecan nut festival and the fair of the communities, which still do not have the roots of the preceding festivals. To be aware of them, it is recommended to see the cultural agenda in the local media.
Night life
- 11 Bonnie Club, Av. Varela (ex Av. Rivadavia) 631.
- 12 Heaven Pub, Jean Jaures 510.
- 16 Tropicana, Av. Varela (ex Av. Rivadavia) 635.
To eat
Restaurants
- 1 Bell Boat Club, Manuel Iglesias s / n (On the Paraná river, access by crossing the tracks through Colón and continuing along Paseo Costanero, or crossing the tracks through Berutti and turning right). ☎ 54 3489 420770. Restaurant on the river bank.
- 2 social Club, Av. Rocca 299 (In front of the steps of the main square.). ☎ 54 3489 15-659221. Restaurant.
- 4 Italpast, Juan Dellepiane 1050 esq. Berutti ((It has a branch at the Sofitel La Reserva Cardales hotel)). ☎ 54 3489 425275, 54 3489 430433. Italian food.
- 5 Cathedral, Av. Varela (Ex Av. Rivadavia) 370 esq. Bvd. Sarmiento (In front of the main square). ☎ 54 3489 15 580146. Rest Bar.
- 9 Free Pizza, Av. Varela (Ex Av. Rivadavia) and Bvd. Sarmiento (In front of the square). ☎ 54 3489 425494. Pizza shop.
- 11 Pulpería Cultural La Federal, Candido Cabrera esq. Colon (Two blocks from the Urban Park). ☎ 54 3489 437528. Typical Argentine food.
- 14 Travel fast, South Collector 1815 (At the bus terminal, at km. 74 of National Route N ° 9). ☎ 54 3489 432858. Restaurant.
Grills
- 15 The Casal, East Collector of National Route No. 9 km. 61.5 (Luján River descent). ☎(011) 15 6093-1814.Grill and restaurant.
- 16 The hidden one, Hipólito Yrigoyen esq. Colon (Three blocks from the train station). ☎ 54 3489 432272. Grill and restaurant.
- 18 The Talas, West Collector of National Route No. 9 km. 61.5 (descent Río Luján / Route 4 to Los Cardales). ☎ 54 230 449-3902, 54 230 449-3903, ✉: [email protected]. Creole Steakhouse.
Fast food
- 21 Subway, Av. Varela (Ex Av. Rivadavia) 460 (One block from the main square).
Ice cream parlors
- 23 Real, Av. Rocca 201 (Branches at Av. Varela (Ex Av. Rivadavia) 573 and at the bus terminal). ☎ 54 3489 438655.
Sleep
Hotels
- 1 Plaza Suites (Plaza Hotel), Av. Varela (ex Av. Rivadavia) esq. Bvd. Lavalle (Half a block from the main square, behind the Municipal Palace.). ☎ 54 3489 421702, ✉: [email protected]. One of the oldest hotels in Campana and the main one within the central radius.
- 2 Rental Suites Campana, Colon 212 (Three blocks from the main square, at the end of the Bvd. Lavalle.). ☎ 54 3489 422780, ✉: [email protected]. One of the newest hotels in the city.
- 3 Australis Bell, National Route N ° 9 km. 80.5. ☎ 54 3489 404050, ✉: [email protected]. Located between Campana and Zárate, it is a good level alternative, although somewhat remote from both cities.
- 4 Dazzler Bell, National Route N ° 9 km. 66.5. ☎ 54 11 3220-4490. Located on Route 9, its proximity to the Otamendi Natural Reserve stands out.
- 5 Sofitel La Reserva Cardales, National Route N ° 9 Km. 61 (Pan-American Route at the height of Río Luján.). ☎ 54 3489 435555, ✉: [email protected]. Despite being the most famous hotel in Campana, it is not located in the city proper but in front of the small town of Río Luján. The name is also misleading as the town of Los Cardales is located about 10 km away. from the hotel, in the Exaltación de la Cruz district.
Apart hotels
- 7 Antares, Alberti 681 (Two blocks from the Municipal Hospital). ☎ 54 3489 426016, 54 3489 423020, ✉: [email protected].
- 10 Morada Suites, Alberdi 876 (Four blocks from the main square). ☎ 54 3489 447696, 54 3489 447783, ✉: [email protected].
- 11 Urban Shelter, Del Pino 533 (Five blocks from the Arch (main entrance to the city)). ☎ 54 3489 437357, ✉: [email protected].
Budget hotels
- 16 Waldorf, Av. Varela (Ex Av. Rivadavia) 698 esq. Ameghino Avenue. ☎ 54 3489 420267, ✉: [email protected].
Security
Campana is a relatively safe city, far from having the crime levels of the Federal Capital or Greater Buenos Aires. However, incidents do occur sporadically, so it is recommended to take the same precautions that would be taken in a large city.
It is advisable to avoid the neighborhoods that are outside the urban area (delimited by route N ° 6, route N ° 9 and Av. 6 de Julio), since several of them can be unsafe for tourists, especially at night.
Caution should be exercised with traffic, as drivers often do not respect the rules and there are accidents on a daily basis. Motorcycles are particularly unpredictable.
Surroundings
The most visited nearby destinations are:
- Zarate (10 km.), With a profile similar to that of Campana.
- Luján River (15 km.), A small town in the Campana district that, due to its size, is considered one more neighborhood, its points of interest are included in this article.
- Alto Los Cardales (17 km.), Is the other town of the Campana district; It is located in the neighboring town of Los Cardales and for this reason it is considered part of it.
- The Cardales (20 km.), Rural and gastronomic tourism options.
- Chapel of the Lord (22 km.), Old town in a rural setting.
- Escobar (27 km.), Headquarters of the National flower festival.
- Luján (50 km.), Famous for its neo-gothic basilica.
- San Antonio de Areco (60 km.), Cradle of the gaucho tradition.
- Buenos Aires (75 km.), An important tourist destination less than an hour away.
external links
- Official site
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