Just 54 kilometers north of Buenos Aires, Pilar has great historical pedigree. Designated a city in 1958, Pilar recently appears on the tourist map and the municipality is fast developing tourists services.
The Treaty of Pilar signed in 1820, ended a civil war waged by the provinces of Entre Rios and Santa Fe against Buenos Aires. Pilar Buenos Aires is the “Cradle of Argentina’s National Federalism”.
We link the history of Buenos Aires Argentina should you wish to know more>go. Also, see our Buenos Aires travel guide for lots of Buenos Aires travel tips>go.
Pilar has experienced significant demographic expansion, especially during the last ten years, both the economic and the rapid development of the city made Pilar one of the most successful cities in Argentina. Pilar is also known as an exclusive residential hideaway and weekend retreat from the city of Buenos Aires. Pilar has attracted the upper classes to gated developments and private country clubs.
Buenos Aires province has many great places to visit just outside the city, and Buenos Aires’ Pilar is well worth the trip if visitors want a break from Buenos Aires City’s hustle and bustle.
Another great agro-town that tourists should not miss is San Antonio de Areco>go.
Pilar Buenos Aires Informational Resources
- Pilar Map
- Pilar Foundation (Spanish)
- Pilar Nature Reserve (Spanish)
- Site for young people in Pilar (Spanish)
- Pilar.com (Spanish)
- Tourist Attractions (Spanish)
- Pilar City (Spanish)
- Map of Pilar (Spanish)
















































