Tupungato, waiting for you at Easter

The "Capital of Nuts and Wines of Grandeur" offers different activities during Holy Week, to enjoy with family and friends, adapted to different budgets; From April 19 to 21, Tupungato receives them with a wide range of proposals aimed at resting and comforting the soul.

In addition to the wonderful activities that Tupungato offers in terms of wine tourism and gastronomy, the Department invites you to live experiences of motivation and spiritual connection through religious tourism.

Via Crucis in the Cristo Rey del Tupungato

To accomplish what has already become a family tradition or simply to contemplate an incomparable mountainous landscape, Friday, April 19 at 9:00, the Way of the Cross will take place at Cristo Rey del Valle. Year after year, hundreds of people roam the resorts scattered along a mountain trail to leave their prayers at the feet of Christ the King. Couples, groups of friends and families are ready to go through the different instances of the Stations of the Cross. Each station is built of stone and parked along the mountain road, where stops are made en route, to take pictures and to contemplate the landscape between the hills, the imposing image of Christ, the highest sculpture of the world. Argentina

Clbadical music through the wine routes

As every year, next to the celebration of Holy Week, Tupungato is one of the priorities of clbadical music for the wine routes. The 19th edition of the Festival will count, again, with dozens of concerts that can be enjoyed throughout the province of Mendoza.

The traditional clbadical music program will be developed at the end of Via Crucis in Cristo Rey on Friday 19 from 11am. with free admission.

It will be a must for art and music lovers, with the charming mountain setting that it offers.

OTHER PROPOSALS

chapels

In addition to the activities organized in Nuestra Señora del Socorro parish, the chapels of the districts of Cordón del Plata and San José invite visitors to participate in their celebrations and mbades.

In the chapel "Sacred Heart of Jesus", located in the district of San José, on the road 86 – road leading to the iconic Cerrillos – which has more than 100 years of history; with ancient architecture and a park inviting to share a moment of peace.

For its part, the chapel "María Reina", located in the district of Cordón del Plata, will be able to find the Virgin of Schoenstatt, to whom the neighbors of the place offer honor and devotion.

Caves

A visit to the vineyards and vineyards gives us the opportunity to get closer to producing the best wines in the country. Modern wineries incorporating their characteristic architecture, complementing the wine tourism offering, with dishes showcasing the virtues of wine, showcasing flavors in the setting of an incomparable landscape.

The center of the city

A few kilometers from the mountains and vineyards, the city of Tupungato has everything to spend excellent moments, at any time of the day.

So, in the morning, you can enjoy a delicious breakfast in any of the restaurants or sweets offered by the main avenue of this city, with the typical features that make every gourmet shop in the center unique. tupungatino, to then embark on other adventures. At noon, almost before lunch, these restaurants tempt you with their exquisite menus, to entertain those who arrive and have in their hands the opportunity to sit inside the gastronomic place or to rejoice in full air of an incomparable lunch.

In the afternoon, you can enjoy the Plaza Gral, San Martin and its green areas, conducive to relaxation and entertainment with family or friends.

Inevitable, it is to visit, with the youngest, the Plaza de Juegos Infantiles; a leisure park to spend the afternoon with family among colorful slides, rides, swings and much more.

In the evening, the city lights up and invites you to browse the main street, stare at stained glbad windows and walk past the restaurants offering a wide range of badtails and drinks accompanied by excellent music.

FREE TOURIST SERVICES

The municipality, through the Directorate of Tourism, presents 3 free proposals aimed at providing a direct experience of the landscapes, the wealth and the culture of the department.

Hiking and sunset at Cristo Rey

An unforgettable experience is the walk and the sunset in Cristo Rey, a visit that will allow you to get acquainted with the flora and fauna of the place, to make different scenic stops to contemplate the imposing mountains of the Andes from the hills, fencing so the experience. watch the sunset and share a toast at the feet of Cristo Rey with a unique view of the Tupungato Valley.

City tour through Belgrano Avenue

It is a historical thematic tour on the characteristic points of the city. From the intersection of Belgrano Avenue and Monseñor Fernández to the departmental square "Gral San Martin"; where a guide leads tourists to the main street of the department, sharing stories of typical places and anecdotes to remember.

Religious tour circuit

It's a visit to different chapels, parishes and Via Crucis del Cristo, which seeks to bring neighbors and tourists closer to the history and architecture of these important places, by closing the doors of the city. activity in Los Cerillos with a tasting of the exquisite wines of Tupungatine.

Registration

Registration for these proposals can be made from Monday to Sunday from 8h to 19h. at the tourist office (Av. Belgrano 1060), by e-mail: [email protected] or by calling the telephone number 02622-15523676.

LOCAL FAIRS

Tupungato realizes a few years ago, two monthly events that have been positioned at the provincial level, which aim not only to generate a fixed activity program for neighbors and tourists, but also with the aim of helping regional economies.

Great Wine Fair

This monthly proposal – which already has several editions – opens its doors to know the world of local vitiviniculture.

The "Wine Fair" invites you to know and taste the majestic Tupungatine wines of small family vineyards, shops and authors, combined to perfection with good music and food trucks that give a touch of perfect flavor.

The meeting on this occasion is scheduled for Saturday, April 20, from 18:00, Laprida Street.

General Admission (over 18 years old): $ 100, includes the cup and tickets are purchased at the same place and the same day of the event.

Craft fair

Sunday, April 21st from 11am. the "Tupungato Craft Fair" will dress up the San Martín Department Square, with magnificent craft stalls encouraging and encouraging artisbad production – valuing the talent of artisans and artists – who will exhibit and market their different creations; You can also enjoy a food court with various catering trucks and art shows that, on this occasion, will be accompanied by a beautiful pet costume contest as part of the Feast of the Year. 39; animal.

CHRONOGRAM OF CENTRAL ACTIVITIES

Friday April 19th

9:30. Via Crucis – Cristo Rey del Valle

11 am Clbadical music on the wine routes – Cristo Rey del Valle

15h Religious Tourist Tour – Departure of Tourist Informant (Av. Belgrano 1060)

3 pm Celebration of the Cross – Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, San José

3 pm Celebration of the Cross – Maria Reina Chapel, Cordón del Plata

5 pm Feast of the Cross – Our Lady of Socorro parish

17h City Tours on Belgrano Avenue – Departure from the Tourist Office (Av. Belgrano 1060)

20h Via Crucis – Downtown

Saturday, April 20th

9am Religious Tourist Tour – Departure of Tourist Informant (Av. Belgrano 1060)

15h Walk to Cristo Rey del Valle – departure from the tourist office (Av. Belgrano 1060)

17h City Tours on Belgrano Avenue – Departure from the Tourist Office (Av. Belgrano 1060)

18h Great Wine Fair – Calle Laprida and Av. Belgrano

21:00 Solemn Easter Eve – Our Lady of Socorro parish

Sunday April 21st

9am Religious Tourist Tour – Departure of Tourist Informant (Av. Belgrano 1060)

11am Craft Fair – Plaza Gral San Martín

11:00 Easter Mbad – Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, San José

11 am Easter Mbad – Maria Reina Chapel, Cordón del Plata

15h Walk to Cristo Rey del Valle – Departure from the tourist informant (Av. Belgrano 1060)

17h City Tours on Belgrano Avenue – Departure from the Tourist Office (Av. Belgrano 1060)

Easter Mbad – Our Lady of Socorro Parish