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Among Rivers, Waterfalls, and Forests
The Argentinian Littoral region—particularly the province of Misiones—is marked by its majestic rivers, the legacy of the Guaraní culture, and the achievements of the communities in the imposing forest environment.
La chacra en Paraje Nueva Argentina. (2020-12-26/2020-12-28) by Fotógrafo 2: Gonzalo Guendler.Gustar
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Life in the Yerbatales
For more than a century, yerbatales (fields for yerba maté cultivation) have made up the epicenter of Misiones agricultural production. They are places where people work hard, often in extreme weather conditions due to both rain and heat.
Cosecha de Yerba (2021-02-11/2021-02-13) by Fotógrafo 1: Julio Noguera.Gustar
Energy for Hard Work
This is the reason why reviro became a very popular dish and was eaten (and is still eaten) before starting a day of work on the yerbatales. Its simplicity and high-calorie content help you face the day, together with a cup of the no less traditional maté cocido.
Limpieza del Yerbal (2021-02-11/2021-02-13) by Fotógrafo 1: Julio Noguera.Gustar
Harina (2021-01-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar
The recipe for reviro could not be more simple: just flour, salt, and water, and occasionally egg, either in the mix or fried on top of the preparation. It is a traditional breakfast, popular with the forest localities and many families in the Littoral region.
Mate (2021-01-11/2021-01-12) by Humberto MartinezGustar
A first-person account of reviro
When traveling to Buenos Aires to visit his sister, Sergio, from Misiones, always cooks reviro. It is a way of reminding his nieces and nephews about their Misiones roots, while also paying homage to his mother, who prepared the same dish. This is their story …
Puertas adentro de la cocina argentina: reviroGustar
La chacra en Paraje Nueva Argentina. (2020-12-26/2020-12-28) by Fotógrafo 2: Gonzalo Guendler.Gustar
Camping Amigos Del Norte en Paraje Nueva Argentina. (2020-12-26/2020-12-28) by Fotógrafo 2: Gonzalo Guendler.Gustar
Video: CONTAR, public platform for audiovisual content, National Secretariat for Media and Public Communication. www.cont.ar/Editor and texts: Diego Marinelli
