Epecuen Ghost Town • Fabio’s LifeTour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Epecuen lake has high level of salts, known to have therapeutic powers for curing diseases. A severe storm in 1985 caused Epecuen lake to swell, submerging the city. The waters began to recede in 2009, revealing the ruins.

FABIO'S REVIEW

For me, this ghost town is a must-see, and I rank it among the finest places I visited in Argentina. Some might only see dead trees and destroyed buildings; check out the pictures and movies (see in particular my "Ghost towns" video) and decide for yourself.

LOCATIONS EXPERIENCED

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1. BIKE TRIP TO EPECUEN LAKE

Taking a bike trip in the Epecuen Lake's emerging town of ruins gives the place and experience another perspective.

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2. ABANDONED SLAUGHTERHOUSE (MATADERO MUNICIPAL)

Inaugurated on December 3, 1938, El Matadero (The Slaughterhouse) was an emblem of the time, because of the originality of its Art Deco designs. It stands at the entrance of the town, and is one of the few buildings still standing.

3. EPECUEN GHOST TOWN

Epecuen city, also known as ""Epecuen Ghost Town"", consists of rusted hulks of automobiles and furniture, crumbled homes and broken appliances. Long-dead trees cover the grounds.

4. ABANDONED VEHICLES

5. ABANDONED RAILWAY STATION

A railway line linking Epecuen village it to Buenos Aires in the late nineteenth century. It was abandoned when Epecuen lake flooded.

1. BIKE TRIP TO EPECUEN LAKE

Taking a bike trip in the Epecuen Lake's emerging town of ruins gives the place and experience another perspective.

2. ABANDONED SLAUGHTERHOUSE (MATADERO MUNICIPAL)

3. EPECUEN GHOST TOWN

Epecuen city, also known as ""Epecuen Ghost Town"", consists of rusted hulks of automobiles and furniture, crumbled homes and broken appliances. Long-dead trees cover the grounds.