History

After belonging to the local native inhabitants, the land that today occupies estancia Chapal-Có was bought by a traditional Argentinean family, its present proprietors. The estancia, situated near the town of General Rodríguez and dedicated to agriculture activities and cattle breeding, witnessed many events of argentine history that wants to share with you.

It is said that Eva Perón, ex president Perón´s wife, spent three of her last days in the estancia. This region of Buenos Aires province is called High Córdoba because of the similarity with the air of that argentinian province, which is said to have healing properties. For this reason, it was chosen by Perón´s wife to rest during her agony.

As a consequence of her stay, the government installed the first telephone line in General Rodríguez.