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Feria de Mataderos: A Celebration of Argentine Traditions

Experience Argentine folk traditions at Feria de Mataderos, a vibrant market with crafts, food, music, and gaucho culture in Buenos Aires.

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Feria de Mataderos is a vibrant Sunday market in Buenos Aires that showcases Argentine folk traditions. Located in the historic Mataderos neighborhood, the fair features artisanal crafts, traditional food, music, and dance, offering an authentic cultural experience.

A brief summary to Feria de Mataderos

  • Monday 11 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday 11 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am-6 pm
  • Thursday 11 am-6 pm
  • Friday 11 am-6 pm
  • Saturday 9 am-6 pm
  • Sunday 9 am-6 pm

Local tips

  • Visit on Sundays between March and December for the full fair experience, including live music and dance performances.
  • Arrive early to avoid crowds and secure parking, especially if driving.
  • Bring cash, as most vendors do not accept credit cards.
  • Try the traditional Argentine cuisine, such as empanadas, locro, and asado, available from various food stalls.
  • Keep an eye on your belongings, as the fair can get crowded, and petty theft can occur.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From the city center, take bus lines 55, 63, 80, 92, 103, 126, 141, 155, or 180 to Avenida Lisandro de la Torre and Avenida de los Corrales. The journey takes approximately one hour. A single bus fare costs around ARS 28-31. To use public transport, you'll need a SUBE card, which can be purchased and recharged at various kiosks and subway stations.

  • Taxi/Ride-share

    A taxi or ride-share from downtown Buenos Aires to Feria de Mataderos takes approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic. The estimated cost is between ARS 314 and ARS 741 for a 20km trip. Specify 'Feria de Mataderos' as the destination. Consider asking the driver to avoid the highway to experience the local neighborhoods.

  • Driving

    If driving, take Avenida General Paz and exit at Avenida de los Corrales. Be aware that parking near the fair can be challenging, especially on Sundays. Some unofficial parking attendants ('trapitos') may ask for a fee (around ARS 100-200). Alternatively, take Avenida Independencia/Avenida Juan Bautista Alberdi to avoid highways.

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Feria de Mataderos, officially known as the Feria de las Artesanías y Tradiciones Populares Argentinas, is a lively cultural fair held in the Mataderos neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Established in 1986, the fair aims to preserve and promote Argentine folk traditions, offering visitors a glimpse into the country's rich rural heritage. The Mataderos neighborhood itself has historical significance, once serving as the city's main slaughterhouse district. This history is reflected in the fair's focus on gaucho culture, with displays of horsemanship, traditional crafts, and regional cuisine. Every Sunday (March to December) and Saturday evenings in January and February, the fair comes alive with over 300 stalls selling a variety of artisanal goods, including leather products, textiles, silverwork, and mate gourds. Visitors can enjoy live music and dance performances, with folk bands playing traditional Argentine tunes. The fair also features demonstrations of gaucho skills, such as horse racing and the "carrera de sortija," a ring race where gauchos on horseback attempt to spear a small ring. Traditional Argentine food is a highlight, with vendors offering empanadas, locro, asado, and other regional specialties. The Feria de Mataderos has been recognized as a Cultural Heritage of the City by the Buenos Aires Legislature, solidifying its importance in preserving Argentine traditions.

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