San Vicente Partido, department in Argentina
San Vicente Partido is an administrative district in Buenos Aires Province situated approximately 50 kilometers south of the capital. The area spans about 666 square kilometers and is divided into several towns, including the main town of San Vicente, Alejandro Korn, and Domselaar, which serve as local centers.
The area was originally called Laguna de la Reduccion and belonged to native peoples. In 1784 it was formally organized as the San Vicente district, named after Saint Vincent, and by the 1800s it had developed into a significant administrative unit of Buenos Aires Province.
The district takes its name from Saint Vincent and reflects the religious heritage of the area. Local communities gather regularly for festivals and celebrations where traditional food is shared and neighborhood bonds are reinforced through collective activities.
Visitors can reach the area easily by bus or train from Buenos Aires, which run along provincial roads and rail connections. The terrain is flat with good road connections between the different towns, making it straightforward to move around and explore nearby villages.
The area is home to Quinta San Vicente, where the resting place of Juan Domingo Peron can be found, a significant leader in Argentine history. Additionally, there is Laguna de San Vicente, a quiet natural area of about 180 hectares once called Laguna del Ojo where swimming and boating are not permitted.
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