Two notable businesses are Susarelli, a rice mill with national distribution, and API, a steel foundry and car-part manufacturer that ships throughout the country.

It experiences a long frost-free period, due to its notable moisture content from wind coming from the South Atlantic.

After receiving a complaint about Wingeyer, the provincial government ordered the topographical department to carry out a report (March 27, 1871).

On March 15, 1872, the department appointed topographic surveyor, Emilio Goupillaut, to practice the operation said "taking as its starting point at the confluence of the South Stream, [sic] The Worm, property boundary dividing Thompson Bonar and Co." The main reason that led to its creation was the idea of colonizing, given the undeniable wealth of the land and its excellent capacity for agricultural work.

Also noted were logging activities and the apparent protection of livestock, seriously threatened by the continuous raids of the tribes "and Toba Mocovíes", from the Chaco, committing all kinds of theft and looting.

Generally people were found around forts or military barracks, ensuring peace and tranquility necessary for development and progress.

The population was gradually formed with the arrival of its founding in 1873, including settler families with some Italian, French and Swiss, and Germans.