ATRACTIVOS
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and Blessed Laura Vicuña
Built about sixty years ago, with its neo-Gothic architecture implanted in this place as in other parts of the country, the Sanctuary responds to the image of a temple that the immigrant had. The current remodeling overcomes the imposition of a European architectural style. The renovated sanctuary manifests the unity between the various cultures that make up society in Junín de los Andes and throughout Argentine Patagonia, valuing the original ones that were underestimated for so long. This regionalization of the temple is nothing more than the desire to materially materialize the request of Jesus: “May they all be One.” Art, as the face of history, expresses the best creations of each of the cultures present in our land. Through the symbols, signs, images used, the sanctuary becomes a powerful instrument for the inculturation of the evangelical message
Parksculptural Via Christi
It is a theme, historical, sculptural, cultural and religious park. In it they will be able to go through the teachings of Jesus,
The Via Crucis and the path of resurrection. The motto of the park is "Father let us be ONE". It is a park dedicated to the union of cultures. you will find a lot
presence of the original cultures of South America, mainly the Mapuche, which is the predominant one in the
zone.
The different stations, called “solados”, are squares 12 meters in diameter that are mounted on a platform that represents the sun. Within that circle is the American cross (the same one that can be seen on pampa ponchos and in pre-Inca cultures) in which the four dimensions of life are symbolized: upper sky, lower sky, upper earth and lower earth.
Av. De Los Pescadores Coastal Walk
The promenade is 2,000 meters long, beginning on Calle Lamadrid and ending on Av. Neuquén. You can appreciate the beauty of the Chimehuín River, traveling along a paved path by vehicle or on foot, in each of its sectors you can enjoy recreational activities, such as sport fishing, kayaking, swimming, etc. In the month of February, the Provincial Festival of the Chimehuín River is held, located at the foot of the "Banana" bridge, for four days where the public can enjoy and experience music in the open air with local, regional and national bands, an exhibition of artisans, games, workshops, beer and gastronomic stalls.
Municipal Archaeological Museum
The current Municipal Archaeological Museum began its formal activities in 1986, as a public institution at the service of society for research, transmission of information and exhibition. of material testimonies of the Original Peoples, It has a collection of more than four thousand pieces among which you can find archaeological objects that represent material testimonies of the Original Peoples as well as marine fossils and dinosaur fossils with an age of more than 250 million years.
Visiting the Municipal Archaeological Museum will be a unique experience que will allow the visitor to connect with history through the tour, understand how technological advances were happening in society and especially how was the life and customs of the first inhabitants of the province in their pleasant journey through its three archaeological, paleontological and ethnographic rooms.
Lanín volcano circuit and Tromen lake
From Junín de los Andes, it is accessed by provincial routes No. 23 and 60 with a round trip of 130 kilometers. Traveling through the valley of the Malleo river, steppe and foothill landscapes can be seen, accompanied by the majestic Lanín volcano at 3,776 meters above sea level, allowing visitors to see the different Mapuche communities settled in the area. Continuing the circuit is the entrance to the Lanín National Park, which protects a lush forest of ancient monkey puzzle trees, Lake Tromen and the volcano that gives it its name. From the area you can undertake a series of trails to carry out trekking activities, in a wonderful natural setting and contemplation of the very base of the volcano.
At the end of the tour, you reach the Mamuil Malal International Pass, through which you can access the cities of Curarrehue, Pucón and Villarica in the Republic of Chile.
Huechulafquen and Paimún lakes circuit
By taking provincial route No. 61 and accompanied by the Chimehuín river valley, you access the source of the river known as "Boca del Río Chimehuín", a preferential fishing area for lovers of fly fishing.
In the vicinity of the area, Paraje El Contra offers volcanic sand beaches and camping possibilities lying on the southern shore of the imposing Huechulafquen Lake. Nature in its purest state, the quality care and services offered by the communities, provide a special setting to enjoy with the family. A wide range of services and accommodation for your stay.
From the source of the river and bordering the north bank of Lake Huechulafquen, one enters the Lanín National Park, on whose threshold there is an interpretation and information center that anticipates and guides about the possibilities of hiking, horseback riding, flora observation and fauna, sport fishing, lake navigation, among other activities.
Small Curruhue Lake Circuit, Large Curruhue Lake, Green Lagoon and Epulafquen Hot Springs
From Junín de los Andes to the south, the circuit is accessed by provincial routes No. 53 and 62 with a total of 132 round-trip kilometers. It runs through the valley of the Curruhue River and leads to the portal of the Lanín National Park, with an offer that shows the unavoidable visit to the lakes Curruhue Chico, Curruhue Grande, Laguna Verde and Laguna Carilafquen with a wild camping modality. The imposing Achen Niyeu volcano and the solidified lava flow "El Escorial", which descends from the same volcano, offer different hiking alternatives.
The circuit culminates with a fabulous sample of thermalism upon arrival at Lahuen-co Termas de Epulafquen, a privileged place for its natural environment, which also has an organized camping site and restaurant service. You can visit natural hot springs and go on a thematic trail around 20 natural wells with proven properties..