2023-04-28 14:05:57
The long weekend for Labor Day is not promising in terms of weather conditions. Autumn is not only synonymous with radiant colors in the mountains, but also with rain and snowfall. That may limit outdoor activities, but there’s plenty of exciting stuff going on. to do when the weather is bad.
As AIC warned, in the mountain range area (Bariloche, Villa La Angostura, San Martín de los Andes and nearby areas), conditions deteriorate as of today with the entry of cold and humid air, rain and snowfall. Windy periods with strong gusts, exceeding 90 kilometers per hour. Moderate to heavy rains will be recorded there on Saturday, with light to moderate snowfall; on Sunday rain and light snowfall.
Since yesterday, the Enbhiga is taking place, a great gastronomic event that unites Argentina and Chile. On the Argentine side, the opening was in Junín de los Andes as the first stage where they cook, visit farms, productive farms, warehouses, factories, and organic production centers. Tomorrow the scene turns to La Angostura and on Sunday everything ends at the Alto Traful hotel, in Villa Traful.
Junin of the Andes
The oldest town in the province of Neuquén, lying on the right bank of the Chimehuín River, invites you to rest, fish, run or spend the day in contact with nature.
If the day is not beautiful, you cannot miss visiting each place where spirituality and faith are present. On the one hand, in the Via Christi sculpture park you can appreciate interculturality with the statues carved by the sculptor Carlos Santana. You can also go to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows and Blessed Laura Vicuña.
Fishing in the Chimehuin: This river, which originates in Lake Huechulafquen and passes through the city of Junín de los Andes, is known by fly fishermen from all over the world and this is the last weekend to fish before the closing of the fishing season.
Experts meet each season to find exotic species such as rainbow trout, brown trout, fontinalis and landlocked salmon. In its 53 kilometers, up to its confluence with the Collón Cura river, it offers the best possibilities in terms of size and quality of these species.
San Martín de los Andes: Snack at the Arrayán Tea House
In San Martín, on a bad day, you can visit the Museum of the First Settlers, the Municipal Exhibition Hall and also take an interesting City Tour on a London bus. We also suggest taking short excursions, such as to the viewpoints, and especially to the house of Te Arrayán.
As it preserves one of the oldest facades of San Martín, in 1995, Arrayán was declared historical and architectural heritage from the city, and you should go to meet her and try the delicacies they prepare, while you look at the landscape.
Té Arrayán’s house It is in a privileged place, it has an unbeatable view of Lake Lácar which is further enjoyed while enjoying a typical snack, with one of the many tea blends made by sommelier Ornella Aristizábal, daughter of Pablo Aristizábal, current owner of the place.
Don’t miss the traditional English style Afternoon Teais presented in a three-story tower, respecting the original recipes that allow you to enjoy a complete tasting experience of the best house specialties.
Salida en mountain bike: There is an experience for the most adventurous: mountain biking and full-day activities, in unique places that can only be reached by bike. The city has two bike parks, one on Cerro Chapelco and the other is a private one within the Lanín National Park.
There are more than 150 trails, options of different distance or difficulty and can be done in autumn and winter.
Villa la Angostura
Villa La Angostura has galleries on its main street with a wide variety of stores, all covered, so that tourists can buy the best memories of your vacations in this tour. The premises on the main street have a gallery that allows tourists to walk the sidewalk without getting wet in the rain on these ugly days and still enjoy the stained glass windows and the beautiful local products.
You can go out to visit museums and art galleries. They are a must-see destination for those looking for exhibitions by local and national artists. One option is the Municipal Historical Museum of Villa La Angostura, dedicated to the dissemination of the Historical-cultural and natural Heritage of the town and the region. And to accompany the gray days, if you are looking for a gastronomic experience, you can try the region’s craft beer, with unique flavors and perfect for the occasion.
Tips for driving in the rain
– Tires are one of the main components of the car, the only ones that adhere to the surface and influence the safety of its occupants. When the rain surprises you in the middle of a trip on a wet asphalt sector, sudden maneuvers should be avoided and speed should be gradually reduced to continue driving at a relatively medium or slow speed.
– In case of torrential rain and heavy traffic, some specialists recommend not stopping on the shoulder. In these conditions, visibility is not adequate and sometimes the demarcation of the asphalt strip can be lost, which generates risks for those who stop their march and for those who travel in the same direction.
– It is advisable to travel with tires whose tread depth is not less than 1.6 millimeters; Check their pressure, a variable subject to the load carried by the vehicle, the surface to be traveled, as well as the weather conditions at the time of the trip.
– Avoid driving alone and at night: Neuquén’s landscape is best enjoyed with sunlight and thus you will avoid the multiple risks of night hours. Visibility is greatly reduced when it is raining or windy, so you will need to slow down.
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