If you don’t have plans to celebrate the arrival of spring, how about a picnic by a lagoon with ’80s music playing, where you can have fun like in a bygone era? If that’s your dream, it’s coming true on September 20 , because at Laguna de Navarro, just an hour from Buenos Aires, a Retro Picnic is being held —an ’80s-style outdoor picnic to welcome spring near Buenos Aires, in the sunshine and with dancing.
Spring by the water: the Retro Picnic returns to Laguna de Navarro
Welcome spring outdoors, without watching the clock and with a nostalgic spirit. That’s the idea behind the Retro Picnic, which is holding its latest edition this Saturday, September 20, at one of the most beautiful bodies of water near Buenos Aires: Laguna de Navarro.
This spring outing is designed for groups of friends or families to set up camp with blankets and lounge chairs and enjoy, starting early in the day, an atmosphere that pays homage to all things vintage and the ’80s. The music kicks off at 12:00 p.m. with live sets by Retro DJs.
What You’ll Find at the Spring Retro Picnic
In addition to enjoying the sun and the greenery of Laguna de Navarro, the outdoor celebration features a vinyl fair for music lovers and collectors to rummage through bins in search of analog classics, a market for entrepreneurs with booths offering design pieces, crafts, and local products, and the must-see: a food truck area with a varied selection of dishes so you can have lunch or grab a bite.
Laguna de Navarro and its Municipal Campground
Laguna de Navarro is about 100 kilometers from the city of Buenos Aires and is a 180-hectare natural area perfect for weekend getaways.
The Municipal Campground surrounds the lagoon, and in addition to its grove of trees, you’ll be able to enjoy grassy areas (plus, it’s pet-friendly!).
If you want to make the most of the day by staying to camp or spend the night, the campground has complete facilities for tents, cabins, and RVs, as well asbarbecue areas, tables, and fire pits.
How to get to Navarro from Buenos Aires
Getting to Laguna de Navarro is very easy, and there are options for all tastes and budgets:
1. On the organizers’ buses
To take the hassle out of driving and enjoy the day from start to finish, the event organizers will provide chartered buses departing from the West Zone, San Miguel, and the South Zone.
- Forinformation and ticket reservations: 11 5053-4274 | 11 6999-6978.
2. By car
- Via Luján (fastest route): Take the 25 de Mayo Highway, continue on the Acceso Oeste to Luján, and from there merge onto Provincial Route 47 directly to the entrance to Navarro.
- Via Marcos Paz: Take Provincial Route 40 (formerly Route 200) through Merlo and Marcos Paz until you reach the lagoon.
3. By public transportation
- Bus: Line 136 runs to Navarro, departing from Liniers and Merlo.
Pack your beach chair, fill your thermos, and pick out your best ’80s outfit to experience a unique spring outdoors.
- 📍 Location: Laguna de Navarro Municipal Campground (Route 40 and Circunvalación Ave., Navarro).
- 📅 Date: Saturday, September 20.
- 🕗 Schedule: The venue opens at 8:00 a.m. DJ sets and performances run from 12:00 p.m. until nightfall.
- 📱 Contact and registration: For inquiries and reservations, contact us via WhatsApp at 11 5053-4274 or 11 6999-6978.
