Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
These days, the gaucho-for-export is much easier to spot than the real deal, es-
pecially in folkloric shows at many estancias. But the gaucho's descendants can be
found on cattle farms throughout the pampas, riding over the plains in their dusty
boinas(a kind of beret) and bombachas(riding pants). And on special occasions,
such as the Día de la Tradición, they sport their best horse gear and show off their
riding skills.
Sights
Museo Gauchesco Ricardo Güiraldes
MUSEUM
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(cnr R Güiraldes & Sosa; 11am-6pm Wed-Mon)
Recently reopened after sustaining
flood damage in 2009, this sprawling museum in Parque Criollo dates to 1938 and in-
cludes an old flour mill, a re-created
pulpería
(tavern), a colonial-style chapel and a 20th-
century reproduction of an 18th-century
casco
(ranch house). Displays include horse
gear, gauchesco artwork and rooms dedicated to Ricardo Güiraldes, author of the novel
Don Segundo Sombra
.
Museo y Taller Draghi
MUSEUM
(
www.draghiplaterosorfebres.com
;
Lavalle 387; admission AR$25; 9am-1pm & 4-7pm Mon-Sat,
10am-1pm Sun)
This small museum, attached to the silversmith workshop of the locally
renowned Draghi family, highlights an exceptional collection of silver
facónes
(gaucho
knives), beautiful horse gear and intricate
mate
paraphernalia. There's also some jewelry
and leather bags; everything is for sale.
Museo Las Lilas
MUSEUM
(
www.museolaslilas.org
;
Moreno 279; admission AR$50; 10am-8pm Thu-Sun mid-Sep-mid-Mar,
to 6pm rest of year)
Florencio Molina Campos is to Argentines what Norman Rockwell is
to Americans: a folk artist whose themes are based on comical caricatures. This pretty
courtyard museum displays his famous works.
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