Yatasto relay (place) facts for kids
The Posta de Yatasto is a famous old estate found near San José de Metán in Salta Province, Argentina. It's well-known because many important meetings happened there during the Argentine War of Independence. This special place was made a National Monument of Argentina in 1942.
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A Look Back: The History of Posta de Yatasto
This estate was built a long time ago, during the period when Argentina was part of the Spanish colonial rule. It was a popular stop for people traveling between Buenos Aires and the Upper Peru (which is now Bolivia). Travelers would rest here and get fresh horses if they needed them. The original name might have been "Yatasto," "Ayatasto," or "Llatasto."
Who Owned It?
In 1784, a man named Don Vicente Toledo y Pimentel inherited the estate and fixed it up. He was a "patriot," meaning he strongly supported the fight for Argentina's independence. He helped the armies moving north by giving them 1,300 horses and 100 cows!
Important Meetings and Leaders
The Posta de Yatasto was also a place where important military leaders would meet to hand over command of their armies.
- On May 26, 1812, Juan Martín de Pueyrredón gave control of the Army of the North to Manuel Belgrano here. Belgrano was a key figure in Argentina's independence.
- Later, on January 17, 1814, Belgrano handed over the command of the army to another famous leader, José de San Martín. San Martín is known as the liberator of Argentina, Chile, and Peru.
- The following month, Martín Miguel de Güemes, a hero from Salta, also took an important oath at this very spot.
Posta de Yatasto Today
Today, only a part of the original building is still standing. You can see stone remains of old rooms and a small church. The parts that remain include four rooms on the ground floor and one room upstairs, which you can reach by wooden stairs.
The Posta de Yatasto was officially declared a National Historic Monument of Argentina on July 14, 1942. In 1950, the owners gave the estate to the government. Since then, it has been open to the public as a museum, so everyone can learn about its amazing history!
