Villa Pehuenia

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Lying on the northern shore of Lake Alumine, populated by ancient Pehuenes forests contrasting with blue green lakes and snowcapped mountains, this mountain village lets the virgin nature recount history itself. It is located in central-western province of Neuquen. The forests of Pehuenes growing in these lands since prehistoric times, resisting the onslaught of Andean wind, gave the village its name. At the generous shade of these ancient trees grew Villa Pehuenia, founded in 1989 by the provincial government to plan and control the Tenure of land. The strong boost tourism allows privileged harmonize their natural environment today with a growing and varied hotel and gastronomic infrastructure, excellent to relax and enjoy the scenery. The climate in Villa Pehuenia is humid,  temperate and  cool, with temperatures ranging between 20 º and 30 º in the summer days, dropping from 5 ° to 0 ° C at night. In the winter, freezing temperatures whitening landscape, with snow covering the entire region. Its captivating geography offers spectacular scenarios to contemplate, as the viewpoint of Cypress, Piedra Negra, the viewpoint of the Morro or Garganta del Puma (Throat of the Puma), also to venture to kayaking and sport fishing in the lakes Alumine, Moquehue, Pulmarí and  Ñorninco, in addition to horseback riding, climbing, hunting trips and hiking trails that go deep into the forests and mountains. In winter, the snow park in the hill Batea Mahuida, within the territory of the Mapuche group "Puel", invites you to enjoy alpine skiing and snowmobile rides, in addition to bringing the rich culture of the community, expressed mainly in handicrafts and typical meals. A peaceful corner of Patagonia, Villa Pehuenia wedged between the mountains the wild charm of the Andes. Map View Larger Map Distance from Buenos Aires: 1620 km How to go to Villa Pehuenia: By plane to Neuquen city, and then 302 km by bus.

Lying on the northern shore of Lake Alumine, populated by ancient Pehuenes forests contrasting with blue green lakes and snowcapped mountains, this mountain village lets the virgin nature recount history itself.

It is located in central-western province of Neuquen. The forests of Pehuenes growing in these lands since prehistoric times, resisting the onslaught of Andean wind, gave the village its name. At the generous shade of these ancient trees grew Villa Pehuenia, founded in 1989 by the provincial government to plan and control the Tenure of land. The strong boost tourism allows privileged harmonize their natural environment today with a growing and varied hotel and gastronomic infrastructure, excellent to relax and enjoy the scenery.

The climate in Villa Pehuenia is humid,  temperate and  cool, with temperatures ranging between 20 º and 30 º in the summer days, dropping from 5 ° to 0 ° C at night. In the winter, freezing temperatures whitening landscape, with snow covering the entire region.

Its captivating geography offers spectacular scenarios to contemplate, as the viewpoint of Cypress, Piedra Negra, the viewpoint of the Morro or Garganta del Puma (Throat of the Puma), also to venture to kayaking and sport fishing in the lakes Alumine, Moquehue, Pulmarí and  Ñorninco, in addition to horseback riding, climbing, hunting trips and hiking trails that go deep into the forests and mountains.

In winter, the snow park in the hill Batea Mahuida, within the territory of the Mapuche group "Puel", invites you to enjoy alpine skiing and snowmobile rides, in addition to bringing the rich culture of the community, expressed mainly in handicrafts and typical meals.

A peaceful corner of Patagonia, Villa Pehuenia wedged between the mountains the wild charm of the Andes.

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Distance from Buenos Aires: 1620 km

How to go to Villa Pehuenia: By plane to Neuquen city, and then 302 km by bus.