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Museum · Salto, Salto
Casa Horacio Quiroga
House where the short‑story writer Horacio Quiroga spent his childhood, today a municipal museum with personal objects, books, photographs and the mausoleum with his ashes, in an urn carved from an algarrobo root.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Casa Horacio Quiroga
Horacio Quiroga, one of the great short‑story writers of Latin America, was born in Salto in 1878. This house was one of the family's summer residences, and there he spent his childhood and part of his adolescence. Author of Tales of the Jungle and Stories of Love, Madness and Death, Quiroga lived much of his life in Misiones, Argentina.
In the 20th century the property became a public school. In 2004 it was ceded to the Intendencia de Salto and transformed into a house‑museum. In 2009 it was declared a National Historic Monument. The architecture mixes Italian, French and English elements, the result of four stages of construction.
The rooms display books, photographs and the writer's personal belongings. The mausoleum houses the urn with his ashes, carved from an algarrobo root by the Russian sculptor Stepan Erzia, in the shape of Quiroga's head. The piece arrived in Salto through the writer Enrique Amorim, a friend of Quiroga.
The house also has a room dedicated to the Salto poet Marosa di Giorgio and the Amalia Zaldúa Auditorium, used for cultural activities.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 40 minutes to an hour.
Best time
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday in the afternoons. Combine it with the Costanera Norte and Salto Chico, on the same side of the city.
How to get there
It is located on the corner of avenida Líber Seregni, formerly Feliciano Viera, and calle Maciel, about 1.6 km north of Plaza Artigas. By car or taxi it is a few minutes from the center.
Tip
Admission is free. To get more out of the visit, read a Quiroga story beforehand: many of the jungle and river themes take on a different meaning after seeing the house. Confirm opening hours before you go.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Casa Horacio Quiroga
Was Horacio Quiroga born in Salto?
Yes, in 1878. He spent his childhood in this house, which was one of the family's summer residences.
What's in the museum?
Books, photos and personal belongings of the writer, the mausoleum with the urn of his ashes, and a room dedicated to the poet Marosa di Giorgio.
Is there an entrance fee?
No. Entrance is free, according to the Intendencia de Salto.
When does the museum open?
From Tuesday to Sunday in the afternoon. Check the opening hours before you go.