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"The
Cattle Drivers' Campfire" Museum
Brown
350
Tel. 03722-426418
Schedule visit by telephone.
This
institution is devoted to promoting and supporting the development
of culture and art within the framework of ftiendship. It was created
upon an initiative put forward by Aldo Bogliett and Juan de Dios
Mena.
It harbors works by plastic artists and antiques.
Worthy of mentioning are the painting titled "The hat", by Raúl
Soldi, the mural "Incorporation of Indians into civilization", by
Demetrio Urruchúa, works by Vicente Forte, wood sculptures by Juan
de Dios Mena and terra cottas by Víctor Marchese.
Resistencia
Resistencia is the capital of the province of Chaco and is located
1,020 km. away from the Federal Capital. To reach Resistencia from
Buenos Aires one must travel down national route No.9 up to its
intersection with national route No.11, and then turn towards the
North down this route. Resistencia is known as the city of sculptures
since its public parks and streets are adorned with a large number
of sculptures. A sculpture competition is held here every year and
is the meeting place for thousands artists from all over the country.
Resistencia stands on the banks of the Negro River 7km. away from
the point where it meets the Paraná River. It is only 22km. away
from the city of Corrientes which one can get to by crossing the
General Manuel Belgrano bridge.

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