Lost in thought about escaping the city? Exaltación de la Cruz Partido offers that escape. It is a place to disconnect from downtown Buenos Aires. Exaltación de la Cruz Partido is located northeast of the metropolis. Pilar, Campana, Zárate, and San Antonio de Areco surround it. Luján and San Andrés de Giles are also nearby.
Exaltación de la Cruz Partido was founded in 1735. In 1994, it was declared an Asset of National Historical Interest. It offers many attractions for a whole day of enjoyment. Paths of boulevards create a relaxed lifestyle. It is a place to recharge your energy.
Just 82 km from Buenos Aires is Exaltación de la Cruz. This city is the capital of the Exaltación de la Cruz district. It preserves beautiful colonial details. You can arrive by car via the Panamericana Ramal Pilar and Route 39. Buses include Line 57 and Line Pilar Express. Line 355 and Line 429 also serve the area. By train, take Mitre to Victoria Station then change.
The Historic Helmet in the city center showcases important buildings. San Martín Square is the heart of the area. The Exaltación de la Cruz Parish stands in an eclectic style. It features a bell tower and a clock tower. It was built in 1866. The Municipal Palace, founded in 1904, remains colonial. Miralejos House, built in 1927, has an Italian style. It includes a viewpoint in the tower. The Museum of Buenos Aires Journalism displays local history. It holds old machines from the Marioni printing press. School No. 1, the first school, has operated since 1821.
Opened in 1892, the Capilla del Señor Station has English architecture. Outside stands the Monument to the Fallen. You can visit the Chapel Station built in 1888, which is currently out of service.
The Old Bridge Brigadier Miter is also called “Old Bridge” and “Verdón”. It was the first bridge over the Arroyo de la Cruz. The same architects who built the Church inaugurated it in 1861. The Arroyo de la Cruz Nature Reserve offers contact with nature. Walkways wind through vegetation.
Shops near the train station feature exposed brick fronts. These maintain the city’s traditional style. Visit the San José Pharmacy and the Old Store of Lion. Explore the “Antiguo Moderno” Antique House.
The Don Silvano Residence connects visitors with countryside traditions. Activities include visiting the carriage museum and horseback riding. Enjoy folk dance shows, live music, and walks with animals. Taste typical foods of the region.
Exaltación de la Cruz Partido celebrates its Patronal Festival on September 14. This day marks the Anniversary of the Exaltation of the Cross.
Exaltación de la Cruz Partido had a population of 29,805 in 2010. Its area spans 662 square kilometers. The area was first discovered in 1527 by Don Sebastián Gaboto. He named the Paraná de las Palmas river on Palm Sunday.
The Illustrious Cabildo ordered the creation of Cañada de la Cruz Partido in 1784. In 2022, the population was 40,159. Approximately 27.3% of residents were born in another province. About 4.7% were born outside the country.