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Villa Pehuenia


Argentina, Neuquen, Villa Pehuenia
6.00
Adventure. Outdoor. Familiar.


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It is situated on the northern bank of Alumine Lake,. It lies 991 miles away from Buenos Aires, and 192 miles from Neuquen Capital City, in Alumine department, within the tourist area called Patagonia of Lakes.

The wealth of Villa Pehuenia as to tourist resources is inexhaustible, and the city is turning into a unique place for those who love peace and nature in a mountain environment.

From Villa Pehuenia you can follow all the Pehuenia circuit, where centenary pehuenes, Antartic beeches, lengas, and coigues form a dense vegetation among mountain ranges, lakes and brooks, turning this trip into an earthly paradise for you to fully enjoy.

You can also admire the amazing Bella Durmiente Hill ,Sleeping beauty, or the incredible petroglyphs from the Piedra Pintada scenic overlook, or visit the neighbour country of Chile through Icalma international crossing.

In Villa Pehuenia there is a scarce and scattered population of approximately 404 people. Its main economic activity is the breeding of ovine and bovine livestock, the exploitation of forests, and the development of tourist activities: building, services, timber production, and workforce for the maintenance and caring of houses as a second residence.

In winter, Batea Mahuida Snow Park, located 5 miles away from the village, offers snow lovers the option to practise downhill and crosscountry skiing, snowboarding and snow track, snowshoe, or sleigh tours. It has a cafe, and in the town centre you can find inns, h
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