The immersive music and the aroma of homemade food they summon visitors and diners, who savor the knife cut empanadas while it starts to heat up rotisserie campfire.
In general stores and old grocery stores, these experiences can be experienced at the festival of the Night of the Warehouses, which will take place once again in the town of Roque Pérez, after the successful editions of recent years.
When will the Night of the Warehouses be?
The appointment will be next Saturday, January 4, when this city in the province of Buenos Aires dresses up to celebrate the 11th. edition.
But this time, the celebration will be double: not only will the most famous party in the entire RN 205 Tourist Corridor take place again, but the summer season will be launched with all its local proposals.
“The Night of the Warehouses takes up with all the energy the tradition, history, good food and local music to spend the best day in the countryside, with an event with unique characteristics,” stated its organizers.
Roque Pérez is located 130 kilometers from the City of Buenos Airesin the heart of the Buenos Aires pampas, and usually organizes this popular celebration on the first Saturday in January. What does it consist of? The rural warehouses of Roque Pérez and the surrounding area open their doors for attendees to enjoy the music and gastronomy of Buenos Aires.
The “longest night of Roque Pérez” will last until dawn on Sunday the 5th in the patios of the old grocery stores and general storeswhere the country man bought (he still does today in some cases) his merchandise.
Some of the old establishments specialize in casseroles, chopped meats and cold cuts. And none of them lack craft beer, lamb or suckling pig and the new dishes they incorporate for vegetarians and celiacs.
Below are the stores that will participate in the event to make reservations in advance.
Who will participate in Paraje La Paz
- Warehouse “La Paz Ramos Generales”: 800 meters from km135 of National Route 205. Contact: 2227 413319.
- “Don Lalo” warehouse. Contact: 2227 465776
- Warehouse “La Estafeta”: 1100 meters from km 135 of route 205. Contact: 2227 449201.
Who will participate in Paraje La Paz Chica
- Cinema Club Colón. Contact: 2227 621864.
- Warehouse “La Paz Chica”. Contact: 2227 519153.
- Warehouse “San Francisco”: meters from the Colón Cinema Club. Contact: 2227 627398.
Who will participate in Forastieri
- Warehouse “Lo de Lasca”. Contact: 2227626721.
Who will participate in Carlos Beguerie
- Warehouse “HyA La Perla”: 25 km from the urban plant. Contact: 2227 472880.
- Warehouse “La Esperanza”: 25 km from the urban plant. Contact: 2227 535320.
- Warehouse “El Gramiyal”: Barracks VI, 5 km from the town center. Contact: 2227 578627.
Other places to visit
With free entry, in Roque Pérez you can visit the Birthplace of Juan Domingo Perónfrom 10 to 20.
In Carlos Beguerie, the La Perla del Provincial Museumfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
And in the Paraje La Paz Chica, the Cinema Club Colónfrom 10 a.m.
Where to stay in Roque Pérez
- Ñacurutú Rural Hostel: at km 136.5 of the route, Paraje La Paz, is surrounded by a beautiful rural environment. It has capacity for 20 people, with 3 family apartments and 2 cabins for couples. The proposal is completed by a barbecue area with drinks, snacks and a “General Store” with basic items to facilitate your stay.
- La Dulce Stay: 6 km from the center of Roque Pérez, on Route 205 km 145. In a 20-hectare field, the ranch has a large swimming pool. In addition to the completely restored townhouse with several rooms, La Dulce offers a guest house, an events room and two warehouses.
- Hotel Mayoral: Located in the heart of the city, it was also completely renovated and has 20 rooms with private bathrooms. It offers accommodation with breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking.
- Los Alamos Ranch: It has capacity for 24 people between its dormis, cabins and rooms. Organize packages of 2 or 3 night stays, with activities included and pets accepted.