Numerous alternatives could be enjoyed during the extra long weekend for the June 20 holiday in the City of Colón, exceeding 30 thousand overnight stays in tourist accommodations (not including campsites) according to data collected by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture. To this must be added the more than 10 thousand hikers, about two thousand five hundred on average per day, who spent the day in Colón.
Both from the municipal government management and from the private sector, numerous options were offered to enjoy with the family during the long weekend with a wide agenda of outdoor proposals for the whole family, free of charge, as well as theatrical performances.
The thermal complex was one of the most chosen options to enjoy the diversity of pools offered for families, children and couples, added to its gastronomic offer and its renewed recreational agenda where visitors could have fun and play as a family.
It is worth highlighting the importance of the Thermal Passport program developed within the framework of the Commonwealth and the Directory of the Tierra de Palmares Microregion, which marked a rich agenda of promotions in Argentina and Uruguay so that the thermal circuit of the microregion and the services included have a very good performance over the long weekend.
On the other hand, the proposal to enjoy “Crafts all year round” at the Port Fair continues to be very well received as tourists, hikers and residents walked along the port esplanade visiting the stalls of artisans, local producers and the various musical proposals. like folklore, rock, and cumbia. It is also worth highlighting the varied gastronomic proposal with regional and artisanal products, including traditional beers and a drinks bar.
Likewise, the cultural activities took place with theater at the Casa del Bicentenario with excellent attendance, where “How to avoid falling in love with an asshole” was presented on Thursday the 20th, “La correctional” on Friday the 21st and “Durando, the son of the sorceress and God”, on Sunday the 23rd in the afternoon the musical proposal for children “Los Revoltosos” and in the evening “Case closed” Sunday.
While the weather allowed it especially on Friday and Saturday, both the nautical tours and the recreational activities on the coastal walker and the city beaches were a great option for walking and recreating on the coast of Colón.
From tourism, the Municipality’s work against the clock also stands out so that the public works area could prepare the coastal area, both in streets and on the beach, to reverse the effects of the last flood of the Uruguay River.
Colón is also chosen for the growing diversity of options for all segments. The visits to the “First Administration” Farm, the guided tour of the Forclaz Mill, plus the Apícola Romi production circuit and the guided tours to the vineyards of Bodegas Vulliez were very appropriate to enjoy the history and production within the framework of the autumn landscape. .
Likewise, the recreational proposal of Molino Aventura and La Aldea were an opportunity for adults and children to recreate outdoors.
The offer for children in the central area is also renewed with the game rooms that allow family enjoyment and shelter from the low temperatures. Shopping América is another option where, in addition to games, the family can share a movie in the modern facilities.
The growing and distinguished gastronomic offer provides the framework to complement the enjoyment of Nature on excursions to the Palmar National Park and the Palmar aurora.
