Open Door, a destination of escapes that grows near Luján

While the most stey sounds of Rural tourism In Luján they resonate every weekend in Carlos Keen, 8 kilometers from the basilica, Open Door begins to travel its own path as a conducive destination for a getaway to the field signed by tasty Creole dishes, recreational activities, sports and category hotel proposals.

In 2022, the opening to the public of 60 hectares of the reserva natural Parque Cabred He seemed to provide a fresh air patina to this town that grows since the end of the 19th century, without raising his voice or blurring his overflowing green environment, perhaps his most precious treasure.

This open field frame extended to the horizon is an irresistible attraction for the most demanding cultivators of polo (Polo One and Aguada are the places indicated to learn and encourage taque), as well as the most appropriate scenario for golferswith the prairies of Luján – called here in the mid -1970s – at the head of the pioneer clubs.

Experienced players and beginner or more prone to leisure tourists have in Open door of several options to taste the best Creole dishes.

Since the end of 2024, when it was inaugurated, the outdoor dining room Creole root He deals with satisfying the most demanding palates who take distance from the great city in the procurement of the traditional roast of the wet pampas.

The cuts of Cow meat, pork, chicken and lamb They are roasted by Juan Ramos to the album, the stake, grilled, cauldron or mud baked, as a kind of open class dictated between the smoke and the chasquids of the burning firewood.

The most demanding evidence that the grinding teacher prepares in view of apprentices and mere curious once a month, concludes after twelve hours of cooking in the unique Head to the stakethe main course occupied by the center of attention and postpones the talks for dessert time and desktop.

Another atmosphere, notably more serene, is breathed in The partridge -The elegant dining room hotel Wyndham Garden-, where field food and roast take shape and texture merged with gourmet recipes.

The predominant home flavor of the area recovers its best version in the popular lunch of The ranch farm And in each chorreante fried empanada, the tribble table and the William Cup of the restaurant La Garza Lola. For its part, the fame of The Froi Bodegón It is sustained by the Milanesas, the Supremes on horseback, the pasta and the exquisite chicken or meat to the Ajillo, Champignon and Verdeo.

Long before adopting its current renewed countenance, Open door appeared at the crossroads of routes 192 and 6 as the headquarters of the First open -door mental health hospital of the country.

That story – which these days continues to be written – is closely linked to the pioneering activity of the doctor Correntino Domingo Cabred, who laid the foundations for a “open psychiatric colony”, with more humanized treatments for the time.

In 1899 -a year before the inaugural arrival of the train that joins Retiro with Junín -, the most respected hero of Open Door founded the National Alienados neighborhood, converted into Domingo Cabred Psychiatric Interzonal Hospital In 1908.

More than a century after that founding epic, the Hospital Cooperating Association became the key piece to design and direct this recreational project, an ambitious initiative that aims to banish useless stigmas to be able to host Every corner of his little paradise.

From the city of Buenos Aires to Open Door are 82 kilometers for western access; In Luján, turn right by route 192 and follow 7 km. Another option: Route 8 (Panamericana Ramal Pilar); In Sakura Park divert to the left on Route 6.

San Martín Train from Retiro to Cabred (in Open Door), $ 900 IDA; With up, $ 450.

Micro 57 Atlantis from eleven to Luján, $ 2,644.70; From Palermo, $ 3,146.50.

Combi Santorini from Shopping Alto Palermo to Luján, $ 16,000.

From Luján A Open Door arrive the 350 groups (Bus Route Company) and 502.

Hotel Wyndham Garden: weekend “all inclusive” (2 Dís /2 nights) With two breakfasts, Friday dinner, Sunday lunch, pool, parking, gym, bicycle, children www.hotelwyndhamgarden.com / Facebook: Hotel Wyndham Garden Luján).

Cabañas La Juntada: For 4 people, with Wi-Fi, kitchen, dishes, grill and pool with a solarium, $ 60,000; for $ 6, $ 90,000 (156-5591368 / www.lajuntadaopondoor.com / Facebook: The meeting meeting and rest space with friends and family).

Field lodging El Rancho: two days and one night per person with full pension, wi-fi, football, ping pong, metegol, pool, board games, library and parking, $ 114,000; In February, $ 119,000 (152-2429199 / www.chacraelrancho.com.ar).

Field Day in Chakra the Rancho, $ 38,000; in February, $ 42,000; 4 to 10 years, 50%. Includes country breakfast, games, empanadas and free drinks, roast, dessert, coffee, folkloric show, pool, horseback riding and snack and snack (cooked mate and fried cakes).

Pole class in Polo One, US $ 100; Access to an exhibition match, US $ 90; Polo Day, US $ 300 (153-5964562 / www.polo-play.com).

(02323) 427-082 / (02323) 15315494 / (02323) 15312532 / tourism@lujan.gov.ar / www.lujan.gob.ar / Facebook: Cultures and Tourism Municipality of Luján.