If you’re a fan of chocolate and dulce de leche, you can’t miss the first Alfajor Festival — with free admission— in Baradero this Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. If you’re in Buenos Aires, getting to Baradero is very easy, and it’s the perfect long weekend getaway for this July 9.
More than 40 producers and the search for the Perfect Alfajor at Buenos Aires’ first Alfajor Festival
Less than 2 hours from Buenos Aires, a festival dedicated to the alfajor awaits you on June 11 and 12, where you’ll be able to sample the best and most varied alfajores. More than 40 producers from all corners of Argentina will offer their finest creations: from classic Mar del Plata-style chocolate and traditional dulce de leche to fruit-based variations, signature creations, and exotic flavors.
This alfajor festival is a stepping stone on the path to the Argentine Championship, as winners will be chosen through a blind tasting in key categories such as best chocolate alfajor (dark and white), best dulce de leche alfajor, best fruit alfajor, and best signature alfajor.
How to get to Baradero from Buenos Aires
Getting to Baradero from Buenos Aires is very easy. It’s about 150 kilometers away, so you’ll reach the Alfajor Festival in less than 2 hours. You can get to Baradero from Buenos Aires in your own car or by public transportation—just use your SUBE card. Here’s how:
- By car: Take the Pan-American Highway (Campana Branch) and then continue on National Route 9 until the entrance to Baradero (KM 142).
- By public transportation: You can take the Mitre Line train (long-distance service to Rosario), which stops at Baradero Station.
📅When: Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, starting at 11:00 a.m.
📍Where: Plaza Mitre, Baradero (Province of Buenos Aires)
