THE CENTRAL MARKET

It is located at 973 San Pablo Street.

A national Monument with big metallic structure made of galvanized iron and beautified with decorative motives which were cast in England according to Manuel Aldunte. In 1868, the construction of the building ended under the administration of the Aldunte himself.

At present, you can find restaurants where you can taste delicious seafood and typical plates and also buy some artisan handcraft articles made of wicker and clay.

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday from 6:30 to 16:00.

Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 20:00.

Sundays from 6:30 to 15:00.

POMAIRE

Considered the main artisan handicraft Center of the country. Th products are exposed in painteresque places on both sides of the main street of the village. Of Indian origin, the village has conserved the traditions and customs expressed through clay.

The village has restaurants of typical and traditional food among which a plate called "Pomaitina", exquisite big -size empanadas, special plates of pig meat, poultry soups and grape cider all of which in a typical folkloric decorations.

The handicraft products can be classified in three groups: miniatures small decorative figures or of countryside motifs or religious motifs; figures of bigger size and without any thematic motif and finally utility articles which are form the main volume of sales and these include: casseroles, pans, booklets, saucepans, dishes, flowerpots, flower stands, flower vases, large earthware jars, etc.

The model is hand-made on a table, manually rotated, on which the artist gives tries to give the object a round and then, the object is cooked in a clay oven at high temperature.

The themes had underwent great change due to the clients? demand on new and original models.