In Robles, archaeological history, Gaucha tradition, regional cuisine and wine come together in different ways. Fernández is known for its finds and cultural history, Villa Robles is associated with events held on specific dates, and other experiences feature wine and regional products. To plan your trip, it helps to decide first what you want to focus on.

Archaeological traces in Fernández

Fernández is considered an important archaeological and anthropological site. Significant finds include a burial site as well as numerous vessels, ceramic objects and bone tools. This history of discoveries can be dated: the Sunchituyoj culture, evidenced by finds from Fernández, developed between the 8th and 10th centuries AD.

Many of the archaeological objects found in Fernández are part of the collection of the Museo Arqueológico Provincial. This connects the history of local discoveries with a broader museum collection. Fernández’s archaeological significance can therefore be understood both through the variety of finds and their cultural and historical context.

Gaucha tradition and dated experiences

In 2024, Villa Robles hosted the 30th edition of the Festival de la Tradición Gaucha y Cultura Popular. The opening began with a horseback ride from the Capilla Virgen de Rosario to the festival grounds. In September 2025, the fifth edition of the “Reviviendo la historia” cycling tour passed through Villa Robles. These examples show two different types of events: a festival that opens with a horseback ride and a cycling tour with a historical theme.

The Capilla Virgen del Rosario in Villa Robles offers another historical perspective: at the end of 2025, it marked 65 years of evangelization. The chapel’s main patron saint celebration included a procession along the village street in January 2026. These details refer to specific past occasions; they do not indicate future dates.

Wine, regional products and landscapes

Finca María Pilar offers a walk through the vineyards, a Criollo lunch with wine tasting, and tastings of goat cheese and other regional products. The experience brings together wine, cuisine and local produce. As visitor offerings may change, check which experiences are currently available before visiting.

A different kind of experience is offered at night in Beltrán, in the Departamento de Robles: it includes a tasting of local wines and guided meditation sessions. This combination gives the evening its own focus, while at the finca the vineyard walk and lunch are part of the offering.

The Río Dulce irrigation system extends across the Departamento de Robles and supports various productive activities, including agroecological practices, research and technological development. Fernández is also characterized by a landscape of fertile areas irrigated by the Río Dulce. This description of the landscape refers to Fernández.

Santiago Del Estero as the wider setting

Beyond Robles, the wider destination of Santiago Del Estero offers further cultural and landscape themes. In the province of Santiago del Estero, Parque Nacional Copo preserves more than 118,000 hectares of the Chaco Seco ecoregion. Near the Munakuy visitor center is an easy trail with an approximate duration of 40 minutes. The best time to visit the park is considered to be from April to November; from December to March, high temperatures and rain can make access more difficult.

Chacarera is a popular dance and music form in the province of Santiago del Estero and part of its cultural heritage. The Salinas de Ambargasta offer a contrast in the landscape: white ground set against the dark green vegetation of Santiago del Estero.

If you plan to attend events, check the current dates before your trip; the occasions mentioned here took place in 2024, 2025 and January 2026.

Discover more destinations: Cardozos, Departamento Guasayán, Departamento Choya, Departamento Capital, Río Hondo, La Banda, Departamento Moreno.

See the wider travel overview: Santiago Del Estero.