Mennonite Colony in La Pampa
Meet with a religious community that has kept its customs for over four centuries.
Do you know who the Mennonites are? They are a religious group originated in Switzerland in the 16th century. One of its communities is waiting for you in Guatraché, in the province of La Pampa. Visit this colony of one thousand five hundred Mennonites, who live deeply rooted in their traditions, with no alcohol or tobacco, no TV or cars, electricity or mobiles, and who still follow the rules that their leader Menno Simons established over four hundred fifty years ago.
Houses with cultivated land. Women wearing long skirts and a handkerchief covering their hair. Men wearing a cap and overalls. Boys helping at the family workshop. Girls raised to do household chores and sowing work. Tour this colony. Talk to the locals. Find out about their self-sufficient economy. Discover a society where nothing matters more than religious cult and commitment to the family. Enjoy this journey to a bygone time.
Geographic location: Province of La Pampa, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: Guatraché is located 180 km south of Santa Rosa, the capital city of La Pampa. You can get there by car, via Ruta Provincial 14 and Ruta Provincial 1.
Climate: warm, with high temperatures in summer.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Tips: show respect and empathy for the local community.