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What to do in Lujan, all the information about the most interesting attractions in this town in Buenos Aires.

Of great historical and patrimonial wealth, it was one of the closest colonial settlements to the city and one of the first.

Founded in 1755 under the name of “Village of Luján”. It is located about 70 km from the center of the province, on the northwest side of Buenos Aires and is characterized for being one of the most important cities in the interior of the province, as well as one of the most interesting to visit.

On the banks of the Luján River, it unfolds with a large number of activities to carry out. Undoubtedly, the one that acquires the most fans is the renowned Basilica of Our Lady of Luján, a sanctuary to which many pilgrims arrive as a promise or challenge.

First of all, you should know how to get here and, luckily, it is very simple. The fastest way is to go by car, from Autopista Acceso Oeste (or Route 7). The signs will tell you which is the exit to Lujan. If you go by public transport, you can do it by Train, with the Sarmiento Train line, leaving from Once, with a change in Moreno Station to move to another formation and continue from Moreno to Lujan in the Diesel formation. It sounds complicated, but it is very simple, you simply have to change formation at the Moreno station. By bus, you can use Line 57, which has 2 branches: Once-Luján, starting from Miserere Square (Once) and Palermo-Luján, starting from Italy Square (Palermo). Remember that both the train and the bus work with the use of the SUBE Card. Here we tell you all the details!

Now, let’s see everything you can do in Lujan:

Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan

What to do in LujanIcon of this area and is where the image of Our Lady of Lujan, patron saint of Argentina and the city, is located.

It has two large towers and a Neo-Gothic style that stands out from the rest. It has a museum and inside you will be able to delight your eyes with the infinite amount of architectural details that it keeps. It also has internal patios with huge stained glass windows.

It can be visited every day, with modified hours according to the celebration of daily and special masses. As a plus, you will be able to see the immense organ that has been in the process of being restored since 1976, but it is one of the most important in South America.

Enrique Udaondo Provincial Museum Complex

What to do in LujanIt is called a Complex, since it classifies the Transport Museum, the Colonial and Historical Museum, the “Enrique Peña” Library, the Automobile Museum, the Library, the Federico Fernández de Monjardín Archive”, the “Estanislao Zeballos” Archive and the City Council. This space is one of the most important patrimonies of Argentina.

In the Cabildo you will be able to see different rooms dedicated to the national organization, to the life of a traditional gaucho and a special room where the dungeons of the colonial era are recreated.

At the Transportation Museum, you will get an experience through the history of vehicle development and find various objects related to transportation. From the presidential float, to a historic locomotive, including the Plus Ultra plane and Juan Manuel de Rosas’ saloon.

Ameghino House Museum

What to do in LujanThis space is the house that belonged to Florentino Ameghino, a renowned Argentine naturalist, anthropologist and paleontologist, who has discovered important fossil remains of flora and fauna in our region.

This house is a structure that exemplifies the typical architecture of Buenos Aires from the 19th century.

Inside, there are cultural and historical exhibition rooms, with fossil remains found in the Lujan River, one of the main points for paleontology in America.

Balloon ride

What to do in LujanIf you like adventure, or are looking for a romantic moment with your partner, the balloon trip is something that cannot be missed or missing from your list. In Lujan, there are two ways for you to enjoy this wonderful adrenaline rush: a vertical ascent to get a view of the entire city, with the best selfies of your life! And the other is a ride, enjoying a different, unique environment and with the best attention.

Here we leave you the Instagram of the company that makes balloon trips in Luján for more information. Without a doubt, it is an experience that you cannot stop living if you visit this city!

ArgenPark

argen parkIt is an amusement park with a roller coaster, a train of terror, bumper cars, a car race track and thousands of other attractions. Here, you will find several street vendors, as well as food stalls and lots of fun!

Open on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free, but you must pay the tokens. Here we leave their website for more information.

Saint Benedict Abbey

Bennedict AbbeyIf what you are looking for is a disconnection from the bustle of the city, we recommend you visit this space. It is not just a religious place, but here, you will find a lot of peace.

Its facilities maintain the architectural structure of yesteryear, hand in hand with the historical development of Lujan.

It has open fields to explore at your leisure, as well as a souvenir shop and craft products. In this place, you can take beautiful pictures and enjoy a relaxing moment in the middle of nature and the tranquility of being in the countryside.

Carlos Keen

Close to Lujan you will find a nice town to enjoy around nature and cultural activities. Check what to do in Carlos Keen.

We leave their website here for more information.

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