Coronel Suárez: Culture and Landscapes

In the Partido de Coronel Suárez, traces of the German colonies meet museums, historic sites and routes through rural landscapes. The towns offer different highlights to help you plan your trip: Santa María preserves the history of the colonies and their working life, while signposted and self-guided routes bring nature and landscape to the fore.

Culture and the History of the Colonies

La Casa del Fundador in Pueblo Santa María dates back to 1887 and belonged to Joseph Schneider, a member of one of Santa María’s 25 founding families. On September 13, 2024, it was declared a municipal historic site in recognition of its historical and cultural significance. Objects and agricultural tools illustrate the culture and working life of the inhabitants of the German colonies. The site offers a craft brewery and food service; visits and events must be arranged in advance.

The Santa María village museum is located in the Centro Cultural “Héctor Maier Schwerdt”. It comprises four rooms and an outdoor exhibition of agricultural tools. It is advisable to arrange your visit in advance. In Coronel Suárez, the Museo de la Ciudad, which opened in 2025, preserves and shares the city’s history; it is dedicated to the entire community, especially schools.

Other cultural sites offer different points of interest: The Mercado Municipal de las Artes is a cultural venue in the city. The Biblioteca Sarmiento was formerly home to the Abnegación Masonic Lodge and preserves its tunnels and liturgical objects. The Sinagoga in Coronel Suárez is one of the major Jewish temples in the southwest of Buenos Aires Province. Attractions in Colonia Tres include the Gruta Nuestra Señora de Fátima, the Iglesia Natividad de María and the Museo Parque la Palmera.

Routes and Landscapes

The Circuito Peralta Bonete is a signposted, 32-kilometer route that can be explored by bicycle or vehicle. The route offers views of the Pillahuinco mountain range, Cerro Bonete and streams. The self-guided Sendero Ribera del Río Sauce Grande in Villa La Arcadia is much shorter, at around one kilometer, and is designed as a walking trail. It starts opposite the Eco Plaza “Hortensia Pocha López” and ends at the ford at Balneario “La Hoya”.

The Sendero Ribera focuses on protecting the natural area and preserving the natural heritage of the Río Sauce Grande. The Eco Plaza has play equipment, benches and waste bins made from recycled plastic lumber. Nearby, Balneario Curamalal lies on the bank of a stream and is considered a family recreation area. The municipal “Paisajes Protegidos” designation covers the banks of the streams of Cura Malal.

Polo and Local Sporting History

Polo history is also part of the destination’s identity. The Coronel Suárez Polo Club was founded in 1929 in the Partido de Coronel Suárez in Buenos Aires Province. Between 1934 and 1981, it won a total of 24 titles at the Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo. The club’s season runs from January to September, and its grounds include seven polo fields with boards and sprinkler irrigation. Its tournament program includes the Copa General Manuel Belgrano, the Tres 3 de Febrero, the Copa de Menores Juan Carlos Alberdi (Belgranito), the Copa Internacional “Juan Carlos Harriott” and an international youth tournament.

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