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SAN PEDRO
General Information
The
city is located by the Parana River where the high cliffs form balconies
from where to appreciate the immensity of the waters and the weeping
willows groves of the islands inviting to enjoy the quietness. The
beauty of the landscape extends to the countryside and the lemon,
orange, peach and plumb orchards, rose bushes and the multicolor plants
of the nurseries.
San
Pedro is where the Vuelta de Obligado Battle took place in 1845 at the
site of the same name. The famous Mallorca Ensaimada Pastry arrived here
with the immigrants and is very popular here. San Pedro is on National
Route 9, Km.154 and, 164 kilometres from The Federal Capital.
Brief
Historical Outline
Before the arrival of Europeans, this area was populated by different
native tribes including Querandies, Baguales, Chanas, and Caaguanes both
in the mainland and on the numerous islands of the District of San
Pedro. They gradually disappeared under the influence of the Spanish.
After
the second founding of Buenos Aires during the colonization process Don
Juan de Garay divides the territory amongst his troops and aides with
the goal of maintaining power over the land.
In
1641, control was given to Don Pedro Gutierrez Humanes but only eight
years later his son, Juan Humanes made these lands productive and
obtains even more land in 1651 totaling 1,319 square kms, which is today
the San Pedro District.
The
pueblo of San Pedro started growing at a place called “Rincon de San
Pedro de Arrecifes”. King Fernando VI authorized the construction of the
Franciscan Fathers 26 August 1748.The convent was made bigger in 1774 to
make it possible to build a school where to teach Latin and Discoursing.
The well-known Fray Cayetano Jose Rodriquez member of the liberation of
the country and prominent in the politics of the country studied in
these classrooms. The District of San Pedro was created 30 December
1784.
Some
other internal affairs battles took place in this region like the one of
1882 on the cliffs and the one in Plaza Constitucion after Dorrego’
overthrow, confronting forces loyal to the Governor who had been shot
and those loyal to General Lavalle commanded by Captain Juan Damaso
Camelino.
There
was another battle in 1840 after general Juan Lavalle landed in San
Pedro. The Vuelta de Obligado Battle took place here 20 November 1840.
After 1854 as a result of the law of municipal organization, a new
system of Deliberation Councils was formed, integrated by municipal
members elected by the people. San Pedro was declared a city 25 July
1907 by Law 3040.
Tourism in San Pedro
“Fernando Garcia Curten” House/Museum
This
is the sculptor’s family house, where he lives and exhibits his works
done with discarded and recycled materials. Opening Hours: Fridays from
16.30hs to 19.30hs, Sundays and Holidays from 10.00hs to 13.00hs and
from 16.30hs to 19.30hs.
Location: 1574, Bartolome Mitre street
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