When planning a trip to Cabeza De Buey, consider the RN 34 for orientation alongside several historical perspectives: the railway, older routes, and an explanation of the place name. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or other accommodation, first check how its specific location fits your planned arrival. The road connection helps with getting your bearings today; the historical routes and events add a cultural and historical focus to your stay.

Road Orientation and Railway History

Ruta Nacional 34 (RN 34) runs west of the school in Paraje Cabeza de Buey. To the north, it leads to the city of General Güemes, which is listed as 15 kilometers away. Cabeza de Buey is located on the RN 34 at kilometer 1545. When making your choice, consider not only the place name but also where your own starting point for planning the day is.

The main railway line to the Capital Federal and the provincial capital of Salta also runs through the Paraje; the tracks were laid in 1881. The Cabeza de Buey railway station was permanently closed in 1991. For your arrival, therefore, do not assume that the railway line means there is a current stop at this station. The road connection and railway history provide different kinds of orientation: the RN 34 leads north toward General Güemes, while the railway line adds historical context.

Belgrano, Historic Routes and Landscape

Manuel Belgrano reached Cabeza de Buey on February 14, 1813. This exact date anchors the place in the history of the independence period. The historic Camino de Las Postas was a route toward Campo Santo, Cabeza de Buey, and present-day San José de Metán. Thus, a precisely dated event and a broader description of a historic route sit side by side: Belgrano’s arrival is a single point of reference in time, while the Camino names several places along a historic route.

The place name also offers a way into the area’s history: one historical explanation links Cabeza de Buey to the shape of a large local lagoon that resembled the head of an ox. In historical times, a natural lagoon was located at La Cabeza de Buey, or Yumero, supplied by a small, permanently flowing stream from the neighboring Serranía. This landscape detail belongs in a historical context.

The Hacienda de La Cabeza de Buey, or Yumero, probably had a large livestock post where travelers and muleteers usually stopped. It was not an official post station. Together with the Camino, this interpretation offers another perspective on historic travel routes, this time from the viewpoint of rest and provisions.

Chapel and Travel Dates

The chapel in Paraje Cabeza de Buey is also part of the area’s cultural and historical character. Patronal celebrations in honor of the Virgen del Valle are associated with two specific dates: December 8, 2018, and December 8, 2023. If you want to plan your trip specifically around a celebration or a visit to the chapel, check the current event date and visiting arrangements in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Gral. Martín Miguel De Güemes.