Tourism

The city of Tandil is located in the center-southeast of the province of Buenos Aires, within the Humid Pampa, forming part of the Tandilia mountain system.

Gastronomy

Tandil offers varied gastronomic styles and different options to enjoy the four meals of the day highlighting regional products.

Weather

With a height above sea level of 200 meters, Tandil has a temperate and humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 13.7 ° C and rainfall of 889 mm / year.

Tandil and its origin

The origin of the name “Tandil” is due to an indigenous chief who lived in the area. However, it is also said that there was a river that had that name before the chief. Others do a study of the Mapuche or Araucanian words, where Lil, which could be a deformation of Dil, is equivalent to “rock” or “rock”. As for Tan it is said that it derives from Thau, which means nothing less than “beating.” According to these analysts Tandil would mean “beating stone” in obvious reference to La Piedra Movediza.
Piedra Movediza

La Piedra Movediza was granite with a weight of 300 tons and had the particularity of keeping in balance at the edge of the hill until its final fall. Since 2007 there is a replica located exactly in the same place, being the biggest symbol of the city of Tandil.

Cerro El Centinela
At 5 km from the city it rises 298 meters above sea level, and is named after the rocky silhouette that crowns it 7 meters high and 72 tons in weight.
Parque Independencia

It is a green space located on one of the hills of the city. It was inaugurated on April 4, 1923. Thanks to the view that from it is obtained from the Tandilense town center it has become one of the biggest tourist attractions in Tandil.

Monte Calvario

It was inaugurated on January 10, 1943. It is named that way because of the resemblance to the Goldea de Judea. To cross the Via Crucis it is necessary to climb 96 steps, there are a total of 17 statues made of stone. Starting point of the traditional Viernes Santo Procession.

Lago del Fuerte

It has a length of 450 meters and a base of about 35 m. There are numerous nautical activities that are practiced in the lake, windsurfing, kayaking, ecotourism, hiking and camping.

Don Quijote
2 sculptures located in the Monument to Don Quijote de la Mancha, by Alberto Vinsennau with views of the Lago del Fuerte.