With the arrival of winter, endless proposals emerge throughout the province that invite you to live the Río Negro experience to the fullest. The destinations are preparing to receive visitors from different parts of the country and the world with a wide range of tourist offers that include everything from fun and charming options in the snow of the Río Negro mountain range, to marine fauna watching and relaxation on the large stretches of beach in the Mar region, rural tourism in the Estepa or incredible options in the productive region of the valleys.
Live the experience of walking or skiing among the forests and snowy hills!
Like every winter, the undisputed protagonists of the winter season are the ski centers that in the main Andean destinations have multiple proposals that guarantee entertainment and sports for the whole family. In Bariloche is Cerro Catedral, the largest winter center of its kind in South America that includes in its facilities ski slopes for all levels and a SnowPark with impressive jumps and obstacles for beginners and experts, to which are added about 30 lifts between cabins, double, triple, quadruple and sextuple chairlifts, magic carpet and towing means. There, the most adventurous can also have fun with snowmobile tours, snowshoeing through the forest, sleigh rides, rubber boat rides or other activities at the base such as culipatin. It is worth mentioning that although it is partially open, the official opening of the hill is scheduled for next Monday, July 1.
El Bolsón also has an outstanding offer of snow that puts Cerro Perito Moreno at the top. With 23 kilometers of ski slopes and 16 lifts, this site, which will open its doors on June 29, has become in recent years one of the favorite places for those who want to start practicing sports and adventure activities. such as alpine skiing, Nordic skiing or snowboarding thanks to the excellent technical progression that the place allows, where it is also possible to venture into the snow with alternatives such as sledding or snowshoeing. This space, located 25 kilometers from the center of Bolsonaro, also offers the possibility of practicing ratrack skiing, an excursion to virgin slopes that allows you to connect with the immensity of the mountain and enjoy unique and unforgettable views from the heights.
Experience sailing on the mountain lakes!
The lake tourism offer also includes unmissable excursions to get to know this charming region of Argentine Patagonia in depth, including various boat trips that depart from Puerto Pañuelos and allow you to appreciate the Andes Mountains at their best, or night trips aboard the Patagonian Train to the Perito Moreno Station that includes an exquisite tasting of regional cuisine.
It is also possible to explore incredible places without leaving the city, such as the Circuito Chico, which offers trekking alternatives that are perfect for families and to enjoy spectacular views of different parts of the city, or to visit the Cerro Otto Cable Car Tourist Complex, a place widely chosen by families for the possibility of visiting the Rotating Confectionery at the heights and enjoying impressive panoramic views from there. Likewise, in El Bolsón there are also incredible proposals to enjoy the outdoors such as walking tours through the Bosque Tallado or the Camino de los Nogales, which are added to the large number of accommodations framed in Wellness Tourism that offer different therapies and activities aimed at taking care of the mind and spirit.
The perfect complement to enjoying the region? The incredible regional and artisanal gastronomy based on exotic meats, chocolates with infinite flavors and incredible craft beers.
Don’t miss the experience of breathing the pure sea air!
The Atlantic Coast of Río Negro has a particular charm that allows you to enjoy it even in spite of the low temperatures. The width of its beaches, framed in a charming scenic route, becomes ideal for practicing different wind sports or simply enjoying a restorative walk in the open air, breathing pure sea air and appreciating the particular flora and fauna that characterizes the region and includes infinite birds that color the skies of El Cóndor, a colony of sea lions in Punta Bermeja and different examples of marine fauna in the San Matías Gulf, where nautical trips are offered to appreciate from a wonderful close-up the presence of dolphins and the arrival of the first whales.
In Las Grutas there are different options to enjoy this winter season, such as visits to one of the three olive groves open to the public to delve into the production process of high-quality oils and derivatives, or excursions to the Salinas del Gualicho, an infinite oasis. of salt that makes up a wonderful attraction full of mysteries 50 kilometers from the spa. The finishing touch to the stay is in the exquisite gastronomic offer offered by the Grutense establishments that hoard a wide variety of exquisite dishes made from the maritime resources of the area.
The walls, rivers and farms invite you to live an exquisite experience!
In the Valleys, the main attraction for this season are the tours of the wineries open to tourism that make up the Wine Routes of Río Negro, a proposal that fuses nature, tradition and flavours and recovers the history of provincial winemaking through guided tours, tastings and some options prepared especially for the occasion. In addition, in this part of the province it is also possible to enjoy horseback riding, trekking, snacks in picturesque tea houses or stay in original rural establishments far from the great noise of the cities.
In the Río Negro Steppe, the largest region in the Río Negro territory, there is a wide range of Rural Tourism offerings that include a series of activities that focus on the enormous warmth of the inhabitants through outdoor activities such as horseback riding and trekking, although behind closed doors it is also possible to learn about regional cuisine and crafts, participate in typical country life activities or simply disconnect from the routine in country houses.
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SOURCE: COMMUNICATION – GOVERNMENT OF THE PROVINCE OF RÍO NEGRO
