Quitilipi
In the Argentine Litoral region, find a place that will bring you closer to the native communities.
Did you know that Quitilipi is the native name of an owl living in this region? Come to the city that was inspired in it. Would you like to get in touch with the diversity of cultures coexisting in these lands? Roam around the paths that will take you to Colonia Aborigen Chaco: one of the largest native communities in Argentina, where you will meet inhabitants from the Qom and Mocoví ethnic groups.
Quitilipi hosts the celebration of an event that vindicates the identity, the traditions, and the history of these peoples. Would you like to see it? Take a walk around the traditional René James Sotelo Native Chaco Handicrafts Fair, created to honor a teacher respected and admired for his work in literacy schools. Here you’ll find Qom, Mocoví, Vilela, and Wichí artisans who will show you their works. Live it all in the province of Chaco.
Geographic location: Province of Chaco, Argentine Litoral region.
How to get there: From Resistencia, the provincial capital, via Ruta Nacional 16 (145 km).
Altitude: 81 meters above sea level.
Climate: Subtropical.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Comfortable, light clothes.