Street Scene and Local History

Calle Tabanera connects Provincial Routes 92 and 90 in Colonia Las Rosas. Intertwined tree canopies frame the road; Calle Tabanera invites visitors to stop and enjoy the surroundings. The connection between the two provincial routes provides a clear landmark, while the tree canopies shape the character of the road.

The sculpture “Las Rosas de Colonia” is a tribute to the flower that inspired the name of the district. The work is by Oscar Pintos, an artist from Tunuyán, and is located in Colonia Las Rosas on Provincial Route 92, at the Varela bend. The dedication links the artwork to the history behind the district’s name; the road and bend specify its location.

Eco Tour, Camping and Food

The Eco Tour is for people aged five to 75 and is designed for the whole family. Advance registration through this website is required and must be completed no later than 72 hours before your visit; please check this registration requirement before your trip. The age range indicates who the excursion is for; the registration deadline is a separate planning step. So treat the Eco Tour as an activity to plan in advance and check the registration requirement before your trip.

Camping Soleado offers camping in Colonia Las Rosas in a natural setting, for families. Camping is therefore one specific type of accommodation available locally.

Olivas Peralta offers olive-related products, as well as tastings and meals paired with good wines. This brings together two culinary interests: olive-related products and an offering that combines tastings and meals with wine.

In Tunuyán Department

Portillo de Piuquenes lies between the departments of Tunuyán, Tupungato and San Carlos and covers an area of 314,600 hectares. The crossing of the Andes via Paso Portillo Piuquenes can be made on horseback or on foot. Other nature-related activities in the department include alpine-style climbing in Cajón de Arenales and trekking on Cerro Punta Negra. The activities differ in focus: crossing the pass on horseback or on foot, alpine climbing and trekking.

Cultural attractions in Tunuyán Department also have different focuses. The Parque Temático Sanmartiniano tells the story of General José de San Martín’s return to Argentina in 1823 through a biographical trail about San Martín. The Museo Municipal Retorno a la Patria has four themed rooms and offers guided or self-guided visits. The Museo Arqueológico y de Ciencias Naturales covers the Indigenous past as well as native flora and fauna. Visitors can choose a historical trail about a specific person and year, museum rooms covering various themes, or archaeological and natural-history topics.

The La Tonada National Festival takes place every February in Tunuyán Department, at Lombardia Park on the Río Tunuyán. It celebrates folk music and brings together thousands of people. If you want to plan your trip around the festival, check the specific event dates in advance.

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