Just an hour and a half from the City of Buenos Aires, there is a small rural town that combines traditional pulperías, country restaurants, and one of the largest gastronomic festivals in the interior of Buenos Aires. Many establishments are open especially on weekends and holidays, when the town receives the most visitors. According to the Argentine News Agency, another attraction is to stroll through Plaza Centenario, visit the Nuestra Señora de Luján church, or visit the old railway station—three classic postcards that summarize the historical identity of the place and its connection with the development of the Buenos Aires railway.
When is the Criollo Costillar Festival celebrated in Uribelarrea
Every May 1st, within the framework of Labor Day, Uribelarrea becomes the venue for the Criollo Costillar Festival, a celebration that is already in its fourth edition and this year expects to surpass 1,300 ribs prepared simultaneously on a spit. The event is held at the grounds of the Sociedad de Fomento and attracts thousands of visitors who come to enjoy live music, artisan fairs, and typical gastronomic proposals in a very Argentine environment, marked by fire, meat, and rural tradition.
The organization informed that the advance ticket includes one whole rib assigned by stall number, while the gastronomic tour and access to the grounds remain free and open for those who wish to walk through the event without participating in the main barbecue.
Among the important details for those planning to attend, the following stand out:
The entrance includes 1 whole rib per person Up to 4 ribs can be purchased per user There will be no sales at the door on the day of the event Rib pickup is done at a previously assigned stall It is recommended to bring folding chairs, blankets, cutlery, and small boards Parking will be organized by the Volunteer Firefighters of Cañuelas
In addition to the main barbecue, throughout the day there will be regional food stalls and artisan fairs that usually accompany the town's traditional events, which makes the experience an ideal plan to spend the day with family or friends.
That's why it has become one of the preferred destinations for weekend getaways near CABA. In addition to its rural identity, Uribelarrea has consolidated itself as a country gastronomic hub with grills, traditional stores, and homemade proposals that invite you to spend the whole day at long tables, among embers and open landscapes. Uribelarrea, a quiet town in PBA.
