Berisso

Berisso is an administrative center in Buenos Aires Province, situated roughly 53 kilometers south of the capital. The city covers an area of about 135 square kilometers and sits at an elevation of 17 meters above sea level.

The city was founded by Albanian immigrant Juan Berisso, whose original family name Berisha became the basis for the city's current name. It later grew as a settlement hub for many other immigrant groups arriving from Europe.

The September Immigrant Festival honors the presence of Albanian, Ukrainian, Polish, Spanish, German, Portuguese, and Italian communities who have maintained their traditions here for generations. Visitors can experience traditional music, food, and crafts from these different groups during celebrations.

The city operates in the UTC-3:00 time zone and has direct transportation links to La Plata, about 8 kilometers away. This proximity to the provincial capital makes visiting by public transport straightforward and convenient.

The city earned recognition as the Provincial Capital of Immigrants due to its extraordinary concentration of diverse ethnic communities. This heritage shows itself particularly in the varied neighborhoods, each with its own distinctive cultural character and traditions.

Location: Berisso Partido

Inception: 1871

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

GPS coordinates: -34.86886,-57.88287

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:24