Villa Pehuenia
Venture out to explore a mountain village at the foot of the Patagonian Andes.
Geographic location: province of Neuquén, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: by plane to Juan Domingo Perón International Airport, in the city of Neuquén (313 km from Copahue). By bus, from different parts of the country, or by car via Ruta Nacional 5.
Area: 155.42 sq km Altitude: 1163 meters above sea level
Climate: cold and humid, with snowfalls in winter.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: warm and suitable clothing for low temperatures.
Have you ever dreamed of a town surrounded by hills and beaches hidden in forests? Visit Villa Pehuenia and make that dream come true. Walk along the transparent bed of the Quillahue River and admire the magic of the embracing landscape. Tour white sand beaches such as Villa Unión and Radal Co, where water sports are also waiting for you. Take a walk around the La Angostura Bridge and its beaches and find a true postcard of Patagonia.
On the way, discover the cave of the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos and see specimens of the araucaria araucana, a tree which has been venerated by the Mapuche communities since ancient times. Visit Nuestra Señora del Pehuén chapel in the center of Villa Pehuenia and walk around a place where the cultural identity of the region is preserved: the Paseo de los Artesanos. Enjoy it all in the province of Neuquén.