Discover Tunuyán

BioRío and the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen offer two distinct points of interest in the center of Tunuyán: nature education and religious heritage. The Department of Tunuyán has further cultural, scenic, and wine-related highlights. When looking for a hotel, you can use these themes to decide whether to focus on the town itself or include the wider travel region as well.

Nature Education at Parque Lombardía

BioRío in Parque Lombardía is an open-air environmental interpretation space. It teaches visitors, students, and families about local flora and fauna and the area’s ecosystems. The educational tours can be self-guided or accompanied by the technical team from the Department of the Environment. Admission to BioRío inside the park is free; check access conditions before your visit.

Religious Heritage in the Center of Tunuyán

Construction of the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen began in 1882, and the church was inaugurated in 1885. It houses a Spanish image more than 450 years old, known as “el Cristo roto.” Nuestra Señora del Carmen is the patron saint of the parish and the Department of Tunuyán.

Products in the Department of Tunuyán

In the Department of Tunuyán, Mercado de La Estación offers agroecological products, dried fruit, baked goods, and preserves. The selection also includes dairy products and cured meats, as well as a pasta factory, wine shops, a greengrocer, a plant nursery, and a grocery store.

Culture in the Wider Travel Region of the Department of Tunuyán

The Parque Temático Sanmartiniano presents the return of General José de San Martín to Argentina in 1823 through a biographical route about San Martín. The park also hosts the educational program “Viaje por la historia y naturaleza de los Chacayes.” It has been running in the Department of Tunuyán since 2019 and welcomes hundreds of children, teachers, mothers, and fathers each year. The visitor area is open to the public free of charge and is located near Manzano Histórico on Ruta Provincial 94.

The Museo Municipal Retorno a la Patria has four thematic rooms; visits can be guided or self-guided. The Museo Arqueológico y de Ciencias Naturales explores the indigenous past as well as native flora and fauna. The Monumento Retorno a la Patria was declared a National Historic Monument by Decree 769/2019 on November 13, 2019. Its thematic scope thus ranges from the indigenous past and natural history to the history of San Martín.

Scenery and Wine in the Department of Tunuyán

Outdoor experiences in the Department of Tunuyán include a range of activities: the crossing of the Andes via Paso Portillo Piuquenes can be made on horseback or on foot. In Cajón de Arenales, visitors climb in an alpine style, while Cerro Punta Negra is used for trekking.

At Bodega Enzo Bianchi in Los Sauces in the Department of Tunuyán, the offering includes a vineyard walk, a guided tour of the winery, and a wine tasting. Tours are offered from Thursday to Monday and on public holidays, with a confirmed reservation made in advance. As operating details may change, check the visitor arrangements before setting out.

The history of Bodega Hinojosa in the wider travel region began in 1940, when Don Silvestre Hinojosa bought the family winery Dumit. Hinojosa is one of the longer-established family wineries in the Valle de Uco.

Folk Music Festival in February

The National La Tonada Festival takes place every year in February at Parque Lombardía on the Río Tunuyán, bringing together thousands of people to celebrate folk music. If you plan your trip around the festival, check the specific event dates.

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