Jocolí Viejo reveals itself through its cultural heritage, Huarpe crafts and agricultural products. When deciding on your trip, you can focus on several different aspects: historic architecture and railway history, pottery with Huarpe connections, or olive oil, melons and table grapes.
Cultural Heritage and Historical Connections
The privately owned Casona de los Villanueva stands on Finca Las Marujitas in Jocolí Viejo. Built in 1920, this cultural heritage site is made of wattle and daub. Its year of construction and materials offer concrete points of reference for examining the house’s construction. As the Casona is privately owned, please enquire before planning a visit.
The Casona de la Finca El Abuelo is also culturally connected with Jocolí Viejo. It was built of adobe bricks with a reed roof and restored according to the original patterns of the colonial style. The Casona is located on a 19-hectare farm with peach and pear trees; garlic and other fruit trees were added later. This brings architecture and agricultural cultivation together on the same farm.
An old railway station that belonged to the Pacific branch has also been preserved in the Jocolí Viejo area. The line connected Gustavo André with Chile and was closed early. This historical connection adds the history of a transport link to the architectural history of the farms.
Huarpe Crafts and Materials
Manos de Arenal works to recover techniques, materials and processes of the Indigenous Huarpe people. Its work uses clay from the surrounding area as well as clay from Asunción and Lagunas del Rosario; both places are part of the Huarpe community. This brings together several named material sources in a craft context.
Manos de Arenal does not generally produce items in series; each piece is made as a one-off. Two aspects are important for understanding its work: the Huarpe connection relates to techniques, materials and processes, while the one-off principle describes how each individual piece is made.
Agricultural Products
OliBò produces and markets extra virgin olive oil from an olive grove in Jocolí Viejo. If you are using this information to make a specific travel decision, check the producer’s current status, as details may change.
The Cooperativa Lacofrut brings together 25 families who pack melons and table grapes on a total of 120 hectares. These production figures may also change; check them if the scale is important for your plans. The two examples differ in product and working method: OliBò produces extra virgin olive oil from an olive grove, while Lacofrut collectively packs melons and table grapes.
Plan Your Dates and Accommodation
Jocolí Viejo has taken part in Lavalle’s district Vendimia tradition. In the 2026 programme, Salette Guzmán Carboni was chosen to represent Jocolí Viejo. If attending a festival affects your trip, check the specific date in the relevant programme.
The Jarilleros tejo group has five members and meets on Thursdays at 4 p.m. Check the date again before a possible visit and find out whether guests can take part.
Camping El Chañar has cabins, a swimming pool, a cafeteria and an event hall. Before your trip, confirm that it is currently operating and check its facilities before planning to use the site as your base for an overnight stay.
For the broader travel overview: Lavalle Department.
