White Cordillera

Hurry up. The Cerro Caviahue ski resort is characterized by the fact that there is no delay in the elevation and offers detailed proposals for the whole family.

Southern Argentina renews its tourism proposals with the arrival of winter. The mountain range was already tinged with white predicting a very good snow season and the whales arrived on the Patagonian coast. Adventure, nature, culture and gastronomy in every corner of Patagonia to receive visitors of the winter.

The winter transforms the landscape of Patagonia. Not only because of the arrival of snow, which has already fallen copiously in all mountain destinations, but also because the low temperatures give way to new protagonists and to different alternatives that add to the clbadic tourist proposals of Patagonia.

The ski resorts are already fully operational and, as every year, they have presented many new features and will be the scene of high-level national and international sports events. There are also fun things to share with the family, such as snowshoeing, snowmobile rides, special vehicle rides, dog sledding, tubbing and many other adventures.

News in the snow

The province of Neuquén has the largest ski area in the country, with three ski centers and two snow parks. The Cerro Caviahue ski resort is characterized by the absence of delays in the means of elevation and offers complete proposals for the family.

This year, the "Carpet Lift" is integrated, an ideal way of elevation for beginners to access their first runs without difficulty and with more safety. Visitors can also combine air and direct land buses between Buenos Aires and Caviahue at very competitive prices.

The novelty in this area comes from "Termas Nevadas", a new proposal from the Copahue for this winter. The thermal lagoons stand out in the snowy landscape with an excellent temperature that invites lovers of hydrotherapy and adventure to live a different experience.

Meanwhile, Chapelco Ski Resort has been voted Best Ski Resort 2018 in Argentina at the World Ski Awards. This year, an investment in lifting equipment was made in the field of beginner slopes. Chapelco is the first ski resort in Argentina to produce renewable energy, with solar panels and, in 2019, the first to use wind turbines (wind turbines).

In addition, for this season, Aerolineas Argentinas offers 19 weekly flights from Buenos Aires to Chapelco Airport in San Martin de los Andes, with daily frequencies at different times.

In addition, Cerro Bayo will have a new artificial snow system that will generate snow for the "Beginners" track and for the intermediate track called "9". The total project will have 26 guns and the ultimate goal is to reach the entire mountain course.

In terms of gastronomy, this year the letter will be written by chef Pedro Bargero, currently executive chef at a prestigious restaurant that has managed to position himself among the best in Argentina.

As for the snow parks, Batea Mahuida, located in Villa Pehuenia – Moquehue, is the only snow park in the country managed by a Mapuche community, the Puel community. For years, Primeros Pinos has been recognized as the ideal place, because of its proximity to the upper Río Negro Valley and Neuquén, to spend the day skiing on gentle slopes or just playing with the snow.

In Rio Negro

Professional skiers and beginners or those who just want to have fun will have a wide variety of offers in winter sports resorts. Cerro Catedral, Cerro Otto, Nordic Ski Center and Piedras Blancas in Bariloche and Cerro Perito Moreno in El Bolsón will offer this season a wide range of recreational activities under the snow.

Bariloche, especially this winter, promises to break the record of influx of domestic and international tourists with the arrival of more than 150 weekly flights from different parts of the country and from Brazil.

The Cerro Catedral has made improvements to one of its main routes, which offers a unique landscape from where you can see Tronador Hill, Lake Nahuel Huapi and the spiers of the Cathedral. The Snow Park Cathedral is new, as this adrenaline rush will have new modules that will require the maximum of everyone. This year, El Refugio Lynch reopens with a renovated building and a new gastronomic proposal.

For its part, Perito Moreno hill highlights the installation and inauguration of a double chairlift leading to the best place of the mountain, the Plateau, which increases its ski area by more than 100%: from 11 to 23 kilometers . In addition, at the height of 1,650 meters, which corresponds to the new chairlift, a blue run will also be inaugurated, which will allow beginners to make the snow to do so in an ideal way, because the region badures them a good part and the quality of the snow.

Meanwhile, Cerro Otto has already opened its doors to the public, allowing visitors to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, lakes and forests. You can also visit the rotating confectionery which offers an incredible view of the Nahuel Huapi National Park and offers tastings of regional dishes.

At the end of the world

The snow activities in the high mountain center Cerro Castor are the attractive feature of Ushuaia in winter, and there are several novelties for this season, which celebrates its opening 20 years ago. Regarding the facilities, the complex of 15 cabins, Castor Ski Lodge, located at the foot of the mountain, will open a spa that will be located on the upper floor of the alpine building and will have a privileged view of the entire hill and the forest.

In addition, there will be ten new kilometers of artificial snow, which will allow tourists to ski without inconvenience between June and September. Another novelty is the renovation of the kitchen of the hill restaurant, Morada del Aguila. Rehabilitation work has also been carried out on the slopes and the artificial snow network has been extended on the Albatross trail to the east of the mountain.

Tierra del Fuego also has many winter centers where professional skiers and snow enthusiasts enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as Siberian dog sledding, snowshoeing in the Fuegian forests and night excursions. with typical local cuisine, proposals.

In addition, the air link will be good with the daily flights of Aerolíneas Argentinas and other companies that will arrive from all over the country this winter via Buenos Aires and Córdoba, as well as direct flights with other Brazilians.

In Chubut

Esquel is home to the La Hoya ski center, which will be responsible this year for a new concession that has started a series of works on the hill to provide better services to its visitors. It was announced the inauguration of a new confectionery at 1600 level, modern and accommodating 250 people, which will officially open its doors in September for the traditional ski festival, celebrating this year four decades. There is already a modern food court under construction and the ski shelter is also being renovated at an altitude of 1,800. Work has also been carried out for the extension of the car park with a capacity of 1,000 vehicles and improvements to access, ramps and stairs. .

When all is not snow

Patagonia in winter is much more than snow. There are attractive alternatives to discover nature, embark on adventure and learn about the cultural aspects of a region enjoyed throughout the year.

Hundreds of southern right whales arrive each year on the Patagonian coast to meet a new breeding cycle. Whale watching takes place from June to early December in Puerto Pirámides, in the Valdés peninsula, a site declared a natural heritage of humanity by Unesco in 1999. and also Las Grutas between August and August and October. Although these giant cetaceans are the stars of the season, there is a variety of marine fauna that can be seen and admired on the entire coast of Patagonia.

The Pampa surprises with the opportunity to visit the Mennonite colony. Discovering how people live in this community that preserves its traditional customs creates an encounter with a different culture and lives as a journey back in time. Rural tourism, an authentic experience, while enjoying the tranquility of well-conditioned rooms, located in beautiful landscapes of plains, valleys, hills and gentle valleys.

In La Pampa, it is also possible to do thermal tourism in the waters of Bernardo Larroudé. All the services and treatments, always have as main component the thermal water, the key to find incomparable sensations in a framework of tranquility and relaxation. Services such as mbadages, sauna, hydrombadage, mud therapy, reiki and gymnastics are offered. In turn, the property is ideal for walks, walks and the practice of different sports.

In Santa Cruz, the imposing millennial ice cream is eaten all year round. In El Calafate, excursions to visit Glacier National Park, walk on icy surfaces and navigate between icebergs are badociated with adventure activities, 4×4 tours and fun proposals such as finishing the night in a bar. ice cream.

The coastal seacoast combines the magnificent scenery of the plateau and the sea with the cities and ports with history of navigators, rural life and unspoiled nature united by the national highway 3. Santa Cruz is the province which has the most parks nationwide, including two World Heritage sites, which can also be visited during the winter season.

A special mention deserves the gastronomy of Patagonia, regional dishes made from Patagonian lamb, trout, salmon, deer, goat and other exotic meats, accompanied by Patagonian wines. Chopped with smoked accompanied by a good craft beer. And of course, chocolate, a great ally of the winter.

More information: Official Tourism Agency "Patagonia Argentina": Tel: 011 4328-9499 / 9508; Email: [email protected]; www.patagonia.gov.ar