Tortuguitas, city in Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tortuguitas is a small city in Malvinas Argentinas northwest of Buenos Aires, about 39 kilometers away. It consists of several neighborhoods with homes, small shops, and schools connected by tree-lined streets where people walk or drive.
The area began in the late 1800s as a railway stop called Desvio Kilómetro 40, established in 1910 for loading bricks. On June 9, 1947, the president signed a decree officially founding Tortuguitas as a town.
The name Tortuguitas comes from the local polo club, where a popular tournament has been held since 1930. The town keeps its character as a neighborhood where people meet at local shops and gather in public squares.
The city is easy to explore, with simple streets connecting different neighborhoods and safe for pedestrians. Parks and public squares are spread throughout and offer places to rest or for activities.
A local telephone cooperative started in 1967 with just 100 lines and offered the area's first internet access in the early 1990s. The cooperative is now a cultural center hosting courses and events for the community.
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