At the Inmaculada Concepción Church, the façade draws the eye to a door, four windows and four round windows. Quesillo, regional cuisine and outdoor trails give San Antonio further distinctive touches. The day’s plans will vary depending on whether culture, food, a longer hike or time at Dique Los Alisos is the priority.
Quesillo, Cuisine and Festivities
San Antonio is the provincial capital of Quesillo. The Chávez and Ciares families have been making the product since the beginning of the 20th century. Producers in San Antonio offer regional and traditional dishes whose recipes have been passed down through generations. These include Quesillo, Dulce de Cayote, Tamales, Empanadas, artisan wines and Chicha de Maíz. Individual producers and availability may change; ask locally about what is currently on offer. The Festival del Quesillo takes place every year in late November or early December. It includes performances by renowned folk groups and a fair featuring regional dishes. Check the specific dates and program for the relevant year.
On Foot: Circuit and Cascada de Los Paños
The San Antonio Natural circuit is a walking route with information signs, trained guides and local informants. The hike to Cascada de Los Paños requires different time planning: from the bridge over Arroyo Los Paños, a trekking trail leads to a waterfall about 15 meters high, in a forest of walnut and alder trees. The round trip takes about five hours. It is considered moderately difficult, with the final 200 meters particularly challenging. Allow a separate block of time for the approximately five-hour round trip, and take the particularly challenging final 200 meters into account when assessing your own abilities. Check trail conditions locally before setting out.
Fishing at Dique Los Alisos
At Dique Los Alisos, you can fish for bagres, dentudos, sardines and mojarras.
The Complejo Turístico Eva Perón
The Complejo Turístico Eva Perón is also located at Dique Los Alisos. It offers camping, sports courts, dining options and room rentals for social tourism. As facilities and operations may change, check which services are currently available before making plans. Room rentals are intended for social tourism; take this into account when choosing accommodation.
Cristo de la Hermandad and Camino Real
Cristo de la Hermandad stands three kilometers from the town of San Antonio. Access is via a road that branches off RP 42 near Embalse El Tipal. From Cristo, there are panoramic views of San Antonio, the surrounding valley and Río Los Sauces. The El Carril area along Camino Real is a few kilometers from the town of San Antonio. The history of Camino Real is part of a broader regional context: in pre-Hispanic and colonial times, as well as in the 19th century, the old road linked San Salvador de Jujuy and Salta.
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