Discover Chascomús Partido

Chascomús brings together historical heritage, cultural attractions and activities at Laguna de Chascomús. Many of the attractions and offerings featured here relate to the city of Chascomús. When planning your trip, you might consider whether you’d rather visit historic sites and museums or set aside time for exercise and water sports.

Lagoon and outdoor activities

Laguna de Chascomús covers 3,000 hectares. It is one of the most important bodies of water in Buenos Aires Province and the largest body of water in the system in question. The Camino de Circunvalación de la Laguna is a 31-kilometer route. There are circuits for cycling, running and walking along the lagoon shore and in nearby parks.

Kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing are available on the lagoon. Local providers rent equipment, offer private lessons and organize guided outings. Regattas are also held throughout the year. Check the availability of water sports and regatta dates for your travel dates. This will help you plan around seasonal offerings and activities.

Historic sites and architecture

Plaza Independencia is considered the founding site of Chascomús and is a historic place surrounding the former fort. The Mausoleo de los Caídos en la Batalla de Chascomús is a National Historic Monument. It honors the combatants who fell on November 7, 1839. The Capilla de los Negros was founded in 1862 by the Nueva Hermandad de Morenos Bayonbé de Invenza as a gathering place for the Afro-Chascomús community, for spiritual celebrations and the preservation of its culture.

The buildings also display a variety of features. Casa de Casco was built in 1831 and is an example of a period “casa de alto” house. Its features include adobe and brick walls up to 70 centimeters thick, a folding staircase and hardwood grilles. Chascomús Municipal Palace was inaugurated in 1940 in a distinctive Neocolonial style within the Art Deco body of work used by Francisco Salamone.

Museums and cultural routes

The Museo Pampeano has collections of gaucho objects made from various materials, daguerreotypes, coins and medals, weapons, clothing, and archaeological remains from Chascomús Partido. Free guided walking tours are offered in Chascomús through the historic center and the Museo Pampeano, led by a local guide. Check in advance whether a tour is running on your chosen date.

A cultural route passes through places and squares that make up the Camino de Santiago in Chascomús. The railway route includes the Centro Cultural Municipal Vieja Estación, where various activities and exhibitions take place. The Museo Ferroviario provides access to a specialized documentary archive on railway history, which is part of Chascomús’s local history.

Environmental education and local offerings

The Estación Hidrobiológica conducts research on the pejerrey. Its educational room has an aquarium with native fish, and the station also offers informative talks about the environment and the lagoon ecosystem to the public and school groups. Pejerrey fingerlings are raised in the laboratory mainly from September to December for later stocking in the lagoon.

The Paseo de los Artesanos y Emprendedores is a craft and entrepreneurship fair selling handmade items. It takes place on weekends and public holidays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. As hours may change, check the schedule before your visit.

Getting to Chascomús

Chascomús is directly accessible via Autovía 2. Another road connection is Provincial Route No. 20, from the northwestern side of the city. Both roads are named routes to consider when traveling to Chascomús.

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