The Olive Route, in the province of Buenos Aires, has become an attractive touristic and productive destination that benefits producers, local communities, and visitors.
This route covers the southwest of Buenos Aires, an area characterized by mountains, waterfalls, and rural sunsets, where olive cultivation has gained ground.
Experiences among olive trees: production and lodging
One of the outstanding ventures is Olivos Napostá, located in Cabildo, near Bahía Blanca.
In addition to olive production, it features an English-style country house from 1910, restored to accommodate tourists in a natural environment.
The project was born from the vision of two doctors, Víctor Serafini and César Di Doménico, who found in olive growing a way to improve the quality of life and promote healthy eating.
Award-winning oils and rural tourism
The route also includes producers like Epu Antu, in Puan, recognized in international competitions for the quality of its olive oil.
The initiative strengthens tourism and production, allowing guided tours and educational tours.
This estate has 6,276 olive trees in 21 hectares, with varieties such as:
- Arbequina: mild and fruity flavor.
- Arauco: spicier and bitter.
- Frantoio: herbal and fruity notes.
- Nevadillo: with hints of almond and fresh grass.
A growing project
The Olive Route covers 12 municipalities (Adolfo Alsina, Puan, Saavedra, Tornquist, Coronel Rosales, Bahía Blanca, Villarino, Dorrego, Patagones, Guaminí, Coronel Pringles, Coronel Suárez and the area of the Corporation of the Río Colorado Valley) and more than 2,500 hectares, consolidating a network of 48 olive farm operations.
From the Ministry of Agricultural Development, they highlight that this initiative promotes local settlement, agrotourism, and gastronomy, fostering the creation of:
- Thematic circuits.
- Tastings and workshops.
- Cultural activities.
- Farmer training.
Festivals and international recognition
The province will celebrate the Olive Week every third week of March, leading up to the Provincial Olive Festival in Coronel Dorrego, which accounts for 48% of the Buenos Aires production.
Argentina is positioned as the ninth world producer of table olives and the eleventh of olive oil, standing out for the quality of its EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) internationally.
*Source: TiempoAr
