History of Haras Cañada de la Cruz
The hacienda belonged to an old local family, the Sosas. They were among the first creoles who inhabited Cañada de la Cruz, as the place was originally called-today known as Exaltación de la Cruz.
Haras Cañada de la Cruz came to be in 1950, founded by a renowned and prestigious doctor from Capilla del Señor who made a living by breeding thoroughbred race horses (which competed in the most important national racetracks), as well as breeding and training carrier pigeons. This activity was relevant in the northern area of the province of Buenos Aires, inherited from the European tradition -of Belgian fanciers- of the time in which the messenger service depended on an animal with a great sense of direction and able to travel long distances. Later, this became a sport, pigeon racing. The carrier pigeon is also a symbol of peace.
Later, the Sosa children would start breeding horses for sports like pato (Argentina’s national sport) and polo. After some time, they also added the breeding of ‘Hackney’ horses of English origin and used for carriage pulling.
We turned an old shed that once was used to store farm tools and for mares to deliver their offspring into a different multipurpose space: a carriage house, a general store and a matera.
Here, several carriages of the hacienda mingle with the old counter and a large antique shelf exhibiting a cash register, scales, a famous candy jar and an old collection of traditional beverages bottles. There are tables and chairs typical of the general stores and a huge fogón (fire pit) surrounded by little chairs and stools made of braided leather and wood where you can drink mate and smoke classic cigars by the fire. There are also toilets or excusados, as they were called back in the old days, with traditional ceramic and porcelain bathroom fittings.
La Pulpería was not only the town’s general store but also the meeting and entertainment place for the townsfolk and the strangers who were visiting the area.
In the stables next to La Pulpería you’ll find an atelier, where art is prominent in every inch of the room