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Writes: Laura Litvin (@laulitvin)
The surroundings of the Argentine capital offer numerous attractions, such as the well-known Cheese Route. To 120 km from the city of Buenos Aires there is cheese.
In the city of Suipacha, different establishments make up what is known as "The Cheese Route". It is a weekend walk that brings together various enterprises that highlight the richness of the area. The visit includes a tour of different factories de cheese handcrafted. Also for blueberry and raspberry plantations, as well as a wild boar farm. Of course, restaurants and shops selling regional products, such as sweets and jams, salami and homemade sausages, complete the proposal.
The trip is interesting for its flavors, but also to discover a historic city, with its low houses and quiet inland afternoons. Because beyond Good Aries there is cheese.
A town with history
Suipacha is located in the northeast of the Buenos Aires province, In the call Wavy Pampa, 126 km from the city, on National Route 5. The town has almost 10.000 inhabitants. It originated from a group of Basque immigrants that began to settle in the fields of the area. They dedicated themselves to dairy production.
So Suipacha -next to Luján, Mercedes and Chivilcoy- make up one of the most important dairy basins in the country (known as North supply). Dairy production led to the growth of different local establishments. All dedicated to cheese making high quality.
In Buenos Aires there is cheese: the route
One of the first stops is Suipacha cheeses: here travelers will appreciate the cheeses and sausages that they produce on the premises. Later in Fermier cheeses you can enjoy their Reblochon, Brie, Camembert and Raclette cheeses. As well Goya (authentic cheese with Argentine recipe) and Danbo, among others. The facilities are toured through the dairy and the production room.
Cabin White stones is the next point. It is dedicated to the production of goat milk and the elaboration of artisan cheeses made from goat, cow and sheep milk based on the French production model farmer. They offer two types of visit: tour of the place and tasting or a brief explanation about the signature and tasting. Choose between these options to discover that in Buenos Aires there is cheese Of great value.
Il mirtilois the firm that produces blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. The visit proposes learning to prune the plants, collect the fruit itself and make a preserve. But only at harvest time, between October and December.
La Boar Squad is a small family business with long experience in raising these animals. They offer guided tours with tasting of artisan boar cold cuts, accompanied by homemade bread and a glass of wine. It also has a restaurant.
In general, Cheese Route It is an interesting way to get to know the famous Argentine countryside and its people. Because, you know, in Buenos Aires there is cheese excellent, varied and delicious.
