A city tour to Mataderos fair is perfect for travelers looking to stray from the traditional tourist route and gain an authentic experience in a traditional local neighborhood. Mataderos is a neighborhood on the western border of Buenos Aires. The name means slaughterhouses as the area was a livestock market and is where the countryside begins, making it a hub for rural commerce, and the main stop for Gauchos living within the city borders.
Join a cultural tour to the Matadero's Fair with a bilingual guide who will take you explore the most popular traditions in Argentina. The fair has been going for almost 30 years, with the aim of demonstrating the fusion of Argentinean cultures and is visited by approximately 5,000 people every Sunday in Buenos Aires.
The Feria de Mataderos is held in front of the "Mercado Nacional de Hacienda," a national monument, and is divided into three areas: traditional handicrafts ("mates," hats, leather items, musical instruments, etc.), artistic performances (folklore, Tango, music) and Gaucho skills (with horses and other cowboy tricks). This cultural tour also includes as a visit to the Museo Criollo de los Corrales and a short city tour through the neighborhood of Mataderos.
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