Ciudad Evita: Urban Planning and Wetlands

A planned ensemble with a history of its own

Ciudad Evita brings together two different perspectives on the place: an ensemble considered a milestone in modern national urban planning, and the wetlands of the Reserva Natural de Ciudad Evita. Visitors planning a stay can therefore explore both the origins of the settlement and its natural environment. When choosing a holiday rental, it is helpful to first consider which of these aspects interests you more during your trip.

Ciudad Evita is designated a Lugar Histórico Nacional, or national historic site. The ensemble was designed by Italian architect and urban planner Luigi Piccinato (1899–1983) and built by the Ministerio de Obras Públicas between 1948 and 1953. These details make the place a specific example of modern national urban planning: the design and construction period go hand in hand, giving the settlement a clearly defined historical context.

Individual buildings also illustrate the different forms found within the ensemble. The centrally located Elefante Blanco is a multi-storey residential block with social facilities on the ground floor. The Rastreador Fournier ensemble comprises blocks with a ground floor and two upper floors. For travellers interested in architecture, these named building types offer an introduction to the form and planning of Ciudad Evita without reducing its buildings to a single pattern.

The Buenos Aires Temple has a specific address in Ciudad Evita: Aut. Tte. Gral. Riccheri No. 4955, B1778DUA, Ciudad Evita, Buenos Aires, Argentina. This makes it easy to pinpoint the location. The city can also be reached via Autopista Gral. Richieri. If you plan your trip around road access and the subjects that interest you, these details can help guide your choice of destination and accommodation.

Wetlands and recorded species

The Reserva Natural de Ciudad Evita offers a different perspective on the area. It lies in the floodplain of the Río Matanza and has the character of a wetland. Its landscapes include planted forests, grassland and extensive wetlands connected to the floodplain. The Reserva is considered an asset of ecological, social, tourist, recreational, cultural and educational value. Nature here is therefore not merely an additional topic alongside urban planning, but a focus in its own right.

The recorded biodiversity is also part of the Reserva’s profile: 270 species have been recorded in the area. Field surveys identified 128 bird species there. The two figures refer to different aspects of the same natural environment and show that exploring Ciudad Evita need not end with architecture and the history of the settlement. If you are travelling with your family, you can consider whether you are especially interested in the planned urban landscape, the wetlands or both when choosing where to stay.

One further figure is important for understanding the wider area: the natural areas of the La Matanza district cover a total of 287.8 hectares within the municipality concerned.

Ciudad Evita as a starting point for planning your trip

Ciudad Evita is a suitable destination for a trip that gives equal consideration to historic urban development and the landscape. Its designation as a Lugar Histórico Nacional, Piccinato’s design and the construction period from 1948 to 1953 provide a clear historical context for its urban planning. The wetlands, grassland, planted forests and recorded bird species form a distinct natural focus alongside it. Deciding which aspect you want to prioritise can help guide your choice of where to stay.

If you would like to explore more local pages, you can also find Tablada here.

For the broader travel overview: Partido La Matanza.