Between adventure and pleasure in Argentine

Nature reserves, active tourism, fishing trips and other proposals to enjoy nature.

Horseback riding through the mountains, cycling in a nearby town, fishing in the Buenos Aires lagoons and relaxing in the Argentine hot springs. Anything goes to receive –and enjoy– spring.

Hot springs and spa

Federation (Between Rivers). Thermal park of 9 ha with swimming pools for all tastes and needs, surrounded by greenery, views of the lake, the city and the countryside.

The Termas de Río Hondo (Santiago del Estero). An authentic thermal city, here all the hotels – more than 180 establishments – offer thermal water baths. In addition, nautical activities and fishing for bogas, catfish, tarariras and tarpon. Three nights at Los Pinos Resort and Thermal Spa, $1,399 per person, all inclusive. Consult for promotions .

Guatrache (La Pampa). 11 km from Guatraché, the complex offers hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, lymphatic drainage, reflexology and shiatzu treatments, among others. There are two swimming pools, a small hotel and a restaurant overlooking the lagoon. Promotion of 2 nights with half board (without drinks), treatment and muscle relaxant massage, $330 per person, double base .

Fiambala (Catamarca). 320 km from the capital of Catamarca, a beautiful complex with 14 Andean stone pools and temperatures that vary between 28 and 51 degrees. They impact the mountains with their incredible shapes and colors. Admission to the hot springs costs $10. 

Colon (Between Rivers). 380 km from Buenos Aires, thermal complex with 10 pools with temperatures between 33 and 40 degrees, three of them covered. The charms of the city, the Uruguay River and its beaches and islands. Admission: $15. Children pay $8 . Weight loss and anti-stress programs, jacuzzi and swimming pools in the Tigre Delta. From 9 to 11/10, 2 nights in a standard double room at the Delta Eco Spa, 3 lunches, 2 dinners, buffet breakfast, access to swimming pools and Jacuzzis, sauna, steam bath and footbath, physical activities, $1,115 .

Icho Cruz (Cordoba). To get in shape before summer arrives, La Posada del Qenti , near Carlos Paz, offers programs to enhance natural beauty, take care of health and promote overall balance. 2-day, 2-night program with accommodation and meals from $1,676 per person based on double occupancy .

Adventure turism

Conception of Uruguay (Between Rivers). Trekking, horseback riding and sailing in a program of 4 days and 3 nights, with walks in the Natural Protected Area of ​​Paso Vera, a trip to the Educational Farm with a nightly barbecue and a fireplace, a visit to the San José Palace and navigation on the Uruguay River. It costs $1,590 from 10/8 to 11, with lodging, transfers and full board .

Uribelarrea (Buenos Aires). For 10/16, bike through this attractive town with its old houses, museum and a curious octagonal square. Field snack. It costs $60 and a snack $25. With round trip by minibus and transfer of the bike $80 .

Laguna Brava, Balcarce (Buenos Aires). Trekking, mountain biking, horseback riding, kayaking and bird watching. The overnight is in cabins for 4 people, the energy is solar and wind, all the food is organic and the passenger can participate in the harvest of vegetables for the preparation of the menu. 2-night program, with 2 activities of your choice and full board $1,220 p/ 2 people .

Multiadventure on the Quequén Salado River (Buenos Aires). Two-day camp, leaving on Saturday 10/23, with night kayaking, zip line and trekking near the Oriente spa. Total price per person $390 .

Fishing

La Paz (Between Rivers). Fishing trips for the day touring the islands of the Middle Paraná, Curuzú Chalí reserve, Riacho Espinillo and the main channel of the Paraná River. On warmer days there are surubíes and also dorados, patíes, moncholas, yellow, armed, etc., using live or artificial bait, bait cast and fly cast: $360 per day per person, double base and $280 in quadruple base, with a boat with a guide and the barbecue at noon on the island. Equipped bungalows, $120 for two people.

Junin Lagoons (Buenos Aires). Carp fishing trips in the Gómez lagoon dumps, tarariras in other small lagoons in the area, and doradillos in rivers or tributaries a few kilometers from Junín, both with fly and with lures. There are also rural tourism activities, nautical, sailing and fishing classes. Group Fly Fishing Class $50 per person; tarariras fishing trip $200 with fishing class and lunch included .

Recreo Keidel (Zárate). Boat fishing trips on the Paraná Bravo, Paraná Guazú and El Dorado Island rivers. It is a good time to fish patí, doradillos, pejerrey and, in October, sea catfish. In the recreation area there are two piers, soccer, volleyball and shuffleboard fields, boat landings, a restaurant, space for mobile homes and cabins. Guided fishing trip for 5 people $700; cabins from $140 to $250; overnight at the campsite $30 .

Nature

Otamendi Nature Reserve (Campana, Buenos Aires). Preserves the Pampean Pasture and Delta and Islands of Paraná. It can be explored through various self-guided trails or on excursions. Admission is free and the guided tour costs $20 .

El Palmar National Park (Between Rivers). On the Uruguay River, between the cities of Colón and Concordia, this park protects the yatay palm groves. There are also remains of settlements over a thousand years old belonging to the Yaro Indians. Admission is $10 for those 16 and older. Minors and retirees with a card, free .

Lihue Calel National Park (La Pampa). 220 km from Santa Rosa, it surprises with its colors and the variety of fauna and flora. There is a Visitor Center and interpretation trails where you can walk and enjoy nature. Admission is free and inside the Park there is a campsite. For another type of accommodation, you have to look in the town of Puelches, 32 km away .