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The
Malargüe circuit starting in Malargue City is 420 kilometres South of the capital of the
Mendoza Province. In it it is possible to visit and
enjoy charming places, such as the “Laguna de la Niña
Encantada” (the Charmed Girl Lake), the “Pozo de las
Animas” (the Animas well), the “Castillos de Pincheira”
(the Pincheira Castles), the “Caverna de las Brujas” (the
Witches Cave), with its stalagmites and stalactites.
Moreover, there are the fauna sanctuaries Payunia
and Llancanelo; you could visit the Hermoso or the
Noble Valleys. In addition, Malargüe offers the
possibility of practicing mountain biking or horseback
riding, outdoors thermal spring baths in the Cajón
Grande or Sulfur baths; if you prefer you could just
relax in the Los Molles hot springs, where skiing is
also an alternative.
Some other options to visit are: the Malargüe Regional
Museum, internationally famous for its collection of
dinosaurs remains of archaeological and
paleonthological value and which are up to a hundred and
fifty million years old. The Rufino Ortega Mill, first
industry built in the 19th century, the Fortín Malargüe,
a valuable historic monument built with toba volcanic
stone, the Petrified Forest which is more than a hundred
and twenty million years old, or the Chihuido water fall
are some other attractions.
The “Fiesta Nacional del Chivo” (the Goat National
Party), celebrated in January and February, should not
be missed; You can taste the best barbecued goat,
which is cooked on the flame or on the embers.
When the winter comes, you can enjoy unforgettable days
in the Las Leñas ski resort and participate in the Snow
Festival in July.
In this modern city, there are good hotels and services.
Their main celebration is the “Fiesta Nacional de la
Ganadería de Zonas Áridas”, the Livestock from the Arid
Zones National Festival. Another important event in
their tourist calendar is the Veal Fair.
There are some interesting circuits that can take you to
the Trapal Lake, the Pique, and to Toma de San Pedro;
they also pass by some farms, some local factories and
some old farmhouses from the end of the 19th century.
Among their attractions the Natural Science Museum and
the Wine Museum stand out, the latter is associated with
an old winery that has an original Egyptian alter piece.
There you will be able to enjoy the river doing many
different kinds of outdoors activities such as sports
and recreation ones, fishing or camping.g.
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