Sarmiento House

Sarmiento House is a wooden structure in Tigre built on two levels with distinct functional spaces. The ground floor features open areas, while the upper level is protected by glass and contains the main exhibition room displaying documents and artifacts.

Federico Álvarez de Toledo Bedoya built the house in 1855 and later gave it to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, who made it his retreat. The residence became a center for his educational work and intellectual life.

The house displays personal belongings and period furniture showing how Sarmiento lived as a writer and educator in the 1800s. Walking through the rooms gives you a sense of his daily life and intellectual work.

The site is easily accessible from Tigre and offers guided visits in multiple languages for a better understanding of the collections. Plan your visit in advance since hours may vary and special programs run throughout the year.

Sarmiento introduced pecan trees from the United States to the Delta region, establishing agricultural practices that still shape local farming today. This agricultural legacy remains visible in the surrounding landscape.

Location: Tigre

Inception: 1966

GPS coordinates: -34.38301,-58.57682

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:56