Qom culture route
Discover the rush and wicker crafts made by the qom communities with natural resources.
In the province of Chaco, the qom community shares its knowledge and habits with you. By producing crafts, they strengthen their economy and preserve natural resources. Visit them. At the craft center, called Qomlashepi Onataxanaxaipi, which means “working women”, more than thirty craftswomen do their work with palm tree leaves. Take baskets, decorations, bags, hats, toys, necklaces and personal ornaments as souvenirs.
Would you like to share a full day with the qom community? Do not miss the "Palm tree route”: taste a typical breakfast and a traditional lunch; discover the properties of plants and fruits from the mountains; learn how to collect the leaves used to make the crafts and find out about natural pigments and production techniques. Would you like to witness the rituals where knowledge is passed down to the younger generations? Enjoy this journey to the core of this native culture.
Geographic location: Qom culture route, Presidencia Roca district, Pampa del Indio, Villa Río Bermejito and El Espinillo; province of Chaco.
How to get there: via Ruta Provincial 3 (176 km from the city of Resistencia).
Climate: Subtropical and humid, with no dry season. In winter, temperatures can drop below 5°C. In summer, the highs are over 44ºC.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
What to do: Visit one of the crafts centers to learn about the process of craft-making and the qom culture identity.
Tips: book a guided tour with the Qomlashepi Onataxanaxaipi Association.