We loved our time in Balcarce, but it was time to head towards Bueno Aires. We made a stop in Mar Del Palta to grab some Alfajores for the road at the Havanna Plant. During the tour of the facility we were impressed by the machines that were used throughout the process of baking, frosting and packaging the cookies. Our guide shared that during the peak season this plant could make 260,000 cookies a day, which we figured would be enough for our road trip.
The traditional aspects of the factory were impressive. Part of the preparation of the cookies are still done by hand and other parts done by machines from the 50s.The hand preparation is very important for Havanna because it allows them to label the alfajores as "artesenal". Although the machines weren't brand new they were incredibly efficient. How they streamlined the production progress was very creative, unique just to making cookies. Many of the students mentioned that they felt like they were walking through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
We stopped by a local port to check out the views of the "silver ocean," which were breathtaking. We peaked our heads into a few local stores before heading to lunch. Although today wasn't the best day for a swim in the ocean, Sam got to cross putting his feet in the Atlantic Ocean off his bucket list!
Then it was time to head back into our trusty van to begin the trip to Bueno Aires.
Thanks for reading!
Sincerely Expert Cookie Tasters,
Rebekah & Trace
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