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Quila Quina: Magic Patagonian Shores of Lake

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:21:38 +0000

Situated 18 miles from San Martin Andes and in full Lanin National Park, Patagonia Argentina offers, once again, a dream landscape: beaches surrounded by cypresses twisted, forest and waterfall crystal. Half an hour by boat from San Martin de los Andes, Neuquén, and tourists and are seduced by the charms of Villa Quila Quina, in lands of the Mapuche Curruhuinca.

Once in the port side of the hill is the fan that blends in with the lake volcanic chutes. There is also a modern confectionery and a beach where kayaks are rented. Those who enjoy long walks, nothing better to visit the place along the coast as you can see the mountains, where you can find cypresses, oaks, pellín, Cohiba, radales, maitenes, raulíes and rosehip. Another place not to be missed is the cascade of Arroyo Grande, a source of carbonated mineral water.

The canyon of the cave paintings and the Lion, where cougars refuge for protection from wind intensity Puelche are other options worth a tourist visit.

If you are considering meet Quila Quina, San Martin de los Andes there are nice hotels and inns to stay. These include the Caupolicán, Le Village, The Farmhouse and The Cheminée. If going by car, a good option is installed on the camping Quila Quina, where you can enjoy a tea lounge, restaurant and barbecue on the banks of river.

Puerto Madryn, Beautiful place to watch huge whales

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:36 +0000

Puerto Madryn is a small town in the province of Chubut, Argentina, on the shores of Golfo Nuevo, originally inhabited by the Welsh, because of its strategic location has great importance as a tourist destination, is the gateway to the Valdes Peninsula, was declared by UNESCO as Natural Patrimony of Humanity in 1999.

Considered the national capital of diving, is visited by thousands of tourists each year come to the place for diving in the beautiful reefs or enjoy the presence of large whales are sighted off the coast, is a spectacle to lovers of these beautiful whales. The calm waters of the Gulf and conditions of the peninsula makes it possible for southern right whales from reaching the site each year to have their offspring.

Doradillo beaches is the ideal place to spot whales franca, the appropriate months are between June and December.
The places where you can appreciate the varied fauna of the peninsula are the following: Punta Norte, Caleta Valdés, from here you can watch the whales, penguins from Punta Tombo, Punta Delgada, the sea lions from Point Loma, Punta Norte, the elephant seals from Punta Delgada, Punta Cantor, Caleta Valdés and birds from Island birds.

Along the coast there are seven resorts where you can enjoy the beaches or water sports or simply enjoy delicious meals in restaurants in the area. If it comes to travel, Puerto Madryn is a good choice, enjoy the beauty of nature, water sports, sightseeing, museums, protected areas, the option you choose.

It is advisable to travel if it’s summer, wear light clothing for day and night for a jacket or a sweatshirt in winter do not forget to bring warm clothes. As for accommodation, Puerto Madryn has excellent hotels, including hotels 1 to 4 stars or you can choose options residences, hostels, camping or rent a home temporarily. The city’s cuisine is varied, delicious dishes based on seafood, or the inevitable Patagonian lamb barbecue.

How to get from the federal capital are operating flights to the airport of Puerto Madryn, different airlines do this service and the city itself has a deep water port, which cruises arriving from different countries. There overland transport companies from joining the Federal capital city of Puerto Madryn.

Entre Rios, all to tourism

admin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 19:41:35 +0000

Entre Ríos is a province of Argentina, with multiple options for tourism, the capital of the province is the city of Parana. Entre Rios is a beautiful region located in the northeastern part of Argentina, whose boundaries are naturally drawn by the great rivers Paraná and Paraguay, the territory of this province is drained by many rivers that give a special beauty to this province.

Travel within the province of Entre Rios, enjoy not only its various tourist attractions, but also of its subtropical climate which is determined by the winds from the Atlantic, the rains are abundant, with temperatures ranging between 26 degrees in the north and the south 19 to 23 degrees in the summer season from November to March and in winter the temperature drops to seven degrees.

The boundaries of the province are demarcated by the rivers Parana, Guayquiraró, Mocoretá and the Uruguay River, in whose territory includes the Salto Grande Dam, a project developed between Argentina and Uruguay. In the lower Parana River delta is formed of the same name, lowlands and islands which are of great importance for the great variety of flora and fauna, especially birds and fish that abound in the area.

Entre Rios has to offer to tourists that visit different tourist attractions such as sport fishing that occurs due to the abundance of rivers, streams and the presence of different spas where this sport. Another very good use of resources in the province are the hot spring resorts abound especially in the vicinity of the River Uruguay.

Apart from that, the carnivals with their sensuality, rhythm and carnival, is the show that adorn the streets of communities in the province of Entre Rios, as Gualeguay City, Victoria, Concepcion del Uruguay, St. Helena, Concordia, among other ; festival that takes place between the months of January and February.

The beaches and islands formed by the large rivers that crosses the province, is an invitation to rest or recreation, as the practice of nautical sports or just walking on the boats through the majestic rivers. In each of the villages you will find beautiful sandy beaches, formed by the rivers Parana and Uruguay River Gualeguay, or ecstasy in the tranquility of existing lakes in the province of Entre Rios.

Sport fishing, tourism and enhanced recently, is a major attraction that develops in the Paraná and Uruguay, due to the abundance of species of freshwater fish of great size, good reasons for the tourist to be attracted for this kind of activity. In this sport there are many specialized guides in this work which tourist can you friend, contacted through your travel agent.

Entre Rios, tourism is an option to discover and enjoy the scenery of great beauty, entertainment and relaxation opportunities.

Tanti, Argentina’s natural beauty

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:12:03 +0000

Tanti is a beautiful city located in the heart of Cordoba in Argentina, surrounded by green hills, where rivers and waterfalls invite tourists crystalline nature lover and sports to enjoy the beauty of the region.

Tanti is the starting point to enter the Punilla Valley, recognized by the kindness of its climate, its cultural heritage and a complete tourist infrastructure coupled with wonderful scenery make it an unforgettable destination for spending a delightful vacation.

Nestled in a beautiful valley, the town of Tanti has great natural resources as the communities of Estancia and Villa Santa Cruz Vieja Lake, gateway to the North Valley route in which cities and towns are filled with history, beauty and tradition .

Tanti offers a range of possibilities that will make the stay of tourists a trip to remember forever, enjoy the scenery adorned the tops of the hills, ravines and valleys that lend themselves to ecotourism, adventure and also to enjoy their spas.

You can go trekking, mountaineering and photography of scenic beauty that offers us the Punilla Valley. Attractions such as the Grotto of Our Lady, the beautiful waterfall of Los Chorrillos, exotic Fern Cave, the Museum of Rocks and Minerals & Wilkins Castle, await visitors.

Tanti is located 50 kilometers from the city of Cordoba in the west of the Punilla Valley, since it is possible to access very easily to the Pampa of Anchal who is a vast plain on the elevated height of the big hills.

Tanti has a pleasant climate, the summers are hot and humid, and cold winters and dry. Tanti expected his visit to offer the best of their nature and friendly people.