Patagones Partido

Patagones Partido is an administrative region in southern Buenos Aires Province covering about 13,570 square kilometers. The area extends from the Río Negro riverbanks to natural dry forests, with varied terrain throughout.

Francisco de Biedma y Narváez founded Carmen de Patagones in 1779 as a strategic settlement along the Río Negro to secure the region. This founding marked the beginning of organized settlement and administration of the area.

The people here call themselves Maragatos and maintain local customs visible in regional celebrations with music and traditional cooking. These gatherings form part of everyday community life and connect residents to their roots.

National Route 3 connects the region to larger cities, with Carmen de Patagones serving as the administrative center. The town sits about 960 kilometers from Buenos Aires and is accessible via this main highway.

The region contains two marine protected areas, Bahía San Blas and Bahía Blanca, which provide habitat for diverse wildlife. These protected spaces allow visitors to experience marine environments in their natural state.