Along with Perdriel and Agrelo, Ugarteche district belongs to the Department. southern region.

The old railway station played a very important role in this community since it was the only mean of transportation to this remote locality for passengers as well as for food supply (especially garlic and beans). The arrival of the train changed completely the small remote locality tying it up to all the middle-size towns around the country.

The Bolivian community has prevailed in the area and it has generously marked the social patterns and all the town activities. It is indeed, one of the most important Bolivian communities in the whole country. Not only do they bring workforce to our agricultural sector, but also through their own traditions, like the celebration of the Virgin of Copacabana, of the Lord of Quillacas and the popular Carnival. Thanks to these traditions, they transport us back to the old argentine original social roots.

Garlic, tomatoes, onions, scallions, carrots, apricots, prunes, pitches, cherries and peers are the main products in by the agricultural sector. These products are recognized on the domestic market for their high quality, and recently, their fame has grown beyond the Mendocinean borders. Due to these assets, Ugarteche agro-industry is preparing itself as a key-area to produce such landproducts not only for Argentina but also to the world.