Concepción de Buena Esperanza, Colonial settlement ruins in Chaco Province, Argentina.
Concepción de Buena Esperanza consists of archaeological remains of an early European settlement located near the Bermejo River in Chaco Province. The excavated foundations reveal the layout and construction of this former urban center.
The settlement was founded in 1585 and served as a key link between Asunción and the southern highlands. It was abandoned around 50 years later and lost to history.
The site shows how Spanish colonists and indigenous groups lived and interacted in this territory. Visitors can still sense this coexistence in the ruins scattered across the landscape.
The archaeological site is accessible via National Route 16 from major regional centers. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and be prepared for uneven terrain.
Excavations uncovered the original urban plan of the settlement, revealing how Europeans designed cities in this remote region. These discoveries offer a rare window into early colonial town planning in South America.
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