The getaway destination that convenes with hot springs, a grocery store and the surprising giant black cake

The traditional black pancakea faithful companion to many breakfasts and snacks and a classic of Argentine bakeries, will have its tribute next weekend in Tapalqué, province of Buenos Aires.

It’s just that the days January 11 and 12 will be celebrated 13th Black Cake Festival at the Tapalqué Municipal Spa and they promise party, music and a lot of flavor.

Only that with the party, rather than talking about “black pancake” we will have to get in tune and take care of measuring the giant black cake that will be prepared during the celebration and that will then be distributed – at mate time and like every year – among the visitors.

This year, it is expected exceed the 12 meters long it was last summer to consolidate “a record that reflects the festive spirit and passion for this typical bill,” the organization says.

“With great pride and joy, Tapalqué is preparing to celebrate a good, beautiful and Buenos Aires festival, which grows year after year and consolidates itself as one of the favorites of the summer season in the interior of Buenos Aires,” said tourism director Lala Baciocco.

“The Black Cake Festival is a meeting point for families. Our goal is that everyone who visits us enjoys their experience so much that they want to return soon and share their enthusiasm for this destination. This is fundamental for us, as it allows us to contribute positively to the local economy, benefiting areas such as hospitality, gastronomy and commerce,” he added.

Tapalqué is 280 kilometers from the City of Buenos Aires and with the festival the local attractions will be enhanced.

During the weekend there will be interactive workshops to learn how to cook authentic black cake. There will also be live music, craft fairs and activities for the whole family.

The destination joined the hot springs circuit when in July 2023 it inaugurated a thermal complex with four indoor poolson a 17-hectare property in a forested and landscaped environment. A new area of ​​children’s pools with games was recently inaugurated.

It has Plaza de Aguas, a commercial patio with fast food establishments, ice cream parlor and cafeteria, kiosk, crafts, regional products, bathrobe and towel rental, sale of swimsuits and locker rental, as well as a relaxation space. There is also aromatherapy, massages and cosmiatry. Open Thursday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

It is also attractive 10 kilometer coastlinewith walking trails and a bike path that ends at the Cycling Track.

In the Campodónico area, 25 km from Tapalqué, along provincial route 50, is the grocery store Saint Gervasea construction from 1850. There was a post for carts, coaches and cars and currently there is a grocery store that opens on weekends from noon to sunset.

“To eat we make cold cuts and cheese with homemade fried empanadas. We also have homemade pastries for dessert or for afternoon mate,” says Pedro Toso, in charge of the grocery store that his grandfather opened in 1925. A place to get to know the history and savor the countryside.