From 1980 the Mirador Altube neighborhood began to take shape. It’s located south of Jose C Paz. Mirador Altube sits at the intersection of Salto and Santa Maria streets. This area covers 45.04 hectares. Today over 1119 families call it home. That’s according to RENABAP records. The Mirador Altube neighborhood is just a block from Provincial Route 24. It’s also four blocks from Fray Antonio Marchena Street. The Mercado Concentrador de Jose C Paz market is two kilometers away.
Mirador Altube’s streets are mostly dirt. Sidewalks are undefined. Open ditches are a common sight. There are areas where residents collect and burn waste. While the neighborhood attempts to integrate with the surrounding urban fabric there are dead-end streets. Some blocks are irregularly shaped. Most lots follow a Type H pattern.
Public transport is the primary way residents connect with the rest of the region. Bus lines 440 365 and 203 travel along Fray Antonio Marchena Street and Route 24. Near Route 24 a weekly fair takes place. Neighbors exchange goods and services there. Mirador Altube II a nearby neighborhood is 1.2 kilometers from Route 24. It also borders Mirador Altube. It contains 140 families in irregular blocks. Time has changed both Mirador Altube and Mirador Altube II. Images from 2004 show the neighborhoods’ earlier forms. Their growth reflects the changing face of the Jose C Paz area. The stories of these neighborhoods tell the story of community growth and resilience. This unique neighborhood is a testament to the spirit of its people. It’s a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. The Mirador Altube neighborhood is more than just streets and houses. It’s a community with its own unique character and history.