Merengo

Along the Río Paraná


In 1851, Merengo stuck two biscuits together with dulce de leche (milk caramel) and invented the alfajor, now Argentina’s favorite snack. It's still going strong: this cute little shop on the plaza is one of several branches.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Along the Río Paraná attractions

1. Cathedral

0.03 MILES

Santa Fe's cathedral is dominated by more imposing buildings on this elegant square. It dates from the mid-18th century.

2. Iglesia de la Compañía

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On the east side of the colonial square, the exterior simplicity of the Jesuit Iglesia de la Compañía masks an ornate interior. Dating from 1696, it's the…

3. Plaza 25 de Mayo

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The center of colonial Santa Fe is a peaceful square framed by fine buildings. The vast Casa de Gobierno was built in 1909 and replaced the demolished…

4. Casa de Gobierno

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The vast Casa de Gobierno (Government House) was built in 1909 and replaced the demolished cabildo (town council building), seat of the 1852…

5. Museo Histórico Provincial

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In a lovable 17th-century building, this museum has a variety of possessions and mementos of various provincial governors and caudillos (provincial…

7. Convento y Museo de San Francisco

0.16 MILES

Santa Fe's principal historical landmark is this Franciscan monastery and museum, built in 1680. While the museum is mediocre, the church is beautiful,…

8. Cervecería Santa Fe

1.44 MILES

This is the brewery that produces Santa Fe lager as well as Budweiser and Heineken under license. Numbers are limited on the free tours: come 15 minutes…