Camet: Rural Heritage and Art History

Camet brings together designated rural heritage, the artistic history of Juan Carlos Castagnino, and Estancia La Reserva.

Rural heritage in Estación Camet

At Estación Camet station, Almacén La Trinidad is designated as a rural heritage site. The station itself and valuable buildings on the railway grounds are also listed as rural heritage sites. In Barrio El Tejado, Casa de Campo Casco Viejo is designated as a building of heritage interest. Thus, several heritage sites on the railway grounds stand alongside one specifically named building in the neighborhood.

In 2011, EMTur put up tourist information signs in Pueblo Estación Camet. The places mentioned included the Casco Viejo of Estancia El Tejado and Juan Carlos Castagnino’s house-studio.

Juan Carlos Castagnino and his studio

Juan Carlos Castagnino stayed for several summers in the house, whose studio was on the first floor. He created many of his important works in this studio. For art lovers, this site connects the story of his repeated stays with a specific place of work; it adds an artistic perspective to the context of the designated buildings and heritage sites.

The rural landscape of Estancia La Reserva

Estancia La Reserva covers 355 hectares. Two rural homes are set within a park with a variety of trees and flowers. The grounds, buildings, and park vegetation offer a different perspective from the history of the railway and its buildings. The estancia’s tourist offerings included a guided visit to the dairy barn and the former dulce de leche and cheese factory. If you are interested in such a tour, check in advance whether it is currently available.

Camet station and train service

A government report published on September 11, 2025, announced the awarding of work on the signaling system at Camet station on the train line to Mar del Plata. The aim was to simplify train operations and improve operating safety. If you are planning a train journey, check the latest timetable information.

In the wider destination of General Pueyrredón Partido

The Reserva Natural Municipal Laguna de los Padres is dedicated to protecting and preserving flora, fauna, and waterways, and is intended for recreation, sports, cultural activities, and scientific and educational uses. Four entrances are authorized: the main entrance on Avenida de Los Misioneros, and three others via Camino del Cabildo Indígena to Museo Municipal José Hernández, Calle Helmer Uranga to the island area, and Camino Cacique Cangapol to Avenida Padre Luis Varetto in the direction of Sierra de los Padres. Check access conditions before planning your visit. The lagoon is suitable for rowing on the Alberto-Valle course and is considered an important sport-fishing area.

Museo Municipal José Hernández is located on Ruta 226 at kilometer 13.2, at the second entrance to the lagoon via Camino del Cabildo Indígena. Its permanent exhibition covers early settlement, new population groups, the first Indigenous settlements and missions, Chief Cangapol “El Bravo,” and the rural history of the region and Estancia Laguna de los Padres.

Discover more destinations: La Estafeta, Mar Del Plata, Colonia Chapadmalal, Sierra De Los Padres, Barrio Colinas Verdes.

Go to the overview of the wider destination: General Pueyrredón Partido.