Samay Huasi Museum
Samay Huasi
The foothill villa of writer and statesman Joaquín V. González, with a courtyard under grapevines and a quiet, elegant collection.
In Quechua, 'Samay Huasi' means 'house of rest'. It is the summer estate that Joaquín V. González, founder of the National University of La Plata, built in 1913. The university now manages the property. Displays include his study furniture and manuscripts, along with works by Argentine painters and archaeological and natural history specimens. The garden has a grape arbour and an orchard, with views of the Famatina range. It is about 3 km east of the city in Los Sarmientos, reachable by taxi or on foot, and some rooms are open to guests.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–13:00 and 15:00–19:00 (confirm on site)
Nearby sights
- Cristo del Portezuelo
- Cablecarril Chilecito–La Mejicana Museum (Station 1)
- Chirau Mita Botanical Garden
- Museo Molino de San Francisco
- Chapel of Santa Clara de Asís, Los Sarmientos
- Bodega La Riojana
- Tamberías del Inca
- Santa Florentina