Discover Abasto: Producers’ Fair and Culture

Producers’ Fair and Event Venues

The Paseo de Productores de Abasto is a monthly, self-managed local fair featuring small-scale producers and entrepreneurs from the town. It was initially held at Plaza Itatí, at the intersection of streets 522 and 211. By 2019, the venue had moved to Club Atlético Abastense; since then, the fair has been held at various locations in Abasto. If you are planning a visit, check the current date and venue in advance.

Culture and Event History

El Mundo del Filete showcased works by filete artist Alejandro Pereira and was included in guided tours of Abasto. Filete art is therefore one of the cultural themes through which visitors can explore the town’s history.

A specific example of a past celebration is the “Fiesta Patria en Abasto”: held on May 25, 2022, at Plaza Virgen de Itatí, at the intersection of streets 211 and 522, it celebrated the town’s 131st anniversary. The program at the time included a chocolate event and games for children. This dated event offers a glimpse of the celebrations on that day.

Agricultural Experiences

In 2014, a tourist recreation trail began in Abasto, in the peri-urban area of La Plata. Tourists and consumers could visit vegetable and flower-growing farms. This theme leads from the town’s event culture to its agricultural character.

A report from December 2023 described how the Asociación Tierra Fértil Abastense opened its agroecological farm to the community so visitors could learn about its production methods. The farm was located in Abasto on street 212, between streets 506 and 509. In the wider La Plata region, the Recorridas also include guided visits to productive market gardens. If you are planning such a visit, check in advance whether one is being offered.

More Experiences in the Wider Destination of La Plata

In the wider destination of La Plata, the city’s founding plan connects 20 squares with different layouts through eleven perpendicular avenues. The Catedral de La Plata offers another place to visit in the city: the cathedral is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; admission is free. Check the opening hours again before your trip. The cathedral’s observation deck is about 70 meters high and offers panoramic views of the city and its surroundings. Check the current operating details before visiting.

The Museo y Archivo Dardo Rocha in La Plata preserves Dardo Rocha’s collection and the historic house. It also plans educational activities for school students. Those interested in the city’s history and cultural heritage will find a different focus here from the agricultural visits in Abasto.

A walk through Paseo del Bosque in La Plata includes the lake, its pier, and the boats; the planetarium is also part of the city tour. The guided tour of the Meridiano V neighborhood explores its railway history and heritage, as well as its development into a cultural district. It starts at the provincial railway station at the intersection of streets 17 and 71.

In the wider destination of La Plata, the Museo Del Ladrillo presents the social, cultural, and technological heritage of brickmaking, as well as its importance to the city’s beginnings. This means that La Plata offers different perspectives on urban planning, railway and industrial history alongside the themes of production, fairs, and culture rooted in Abasto.

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