Discover Pichi Mahuida Department

Pichi Mahuida Department can be explored through a range of travel interests. A clear local point of reference is Río Colorado: the city lies on the south bank of the river of the same name, at kilometer 857 of National Route 22. Local points of interest include the Río Colorado municipality, as well as the hamlets of Pichi Mahuida and Buena Parada.

Río Colorado and the history of the region

In the hamlet of Pichi Mahuida, the Puente Carretero connects the provinces of Río Negro and La Pampa. The bridge was declared part of Río Colorado's cultural heritage in 2009. In the hamlet of Buena Parada, the first settlement is home to the first building that housed Río Colorado's municipal administration. The building is considered a testament to the cultural identity and roots of the Río Colorado municipality. These represent two distinct historical perspectives: the connection between the provinces and the former municipal administration in Buena Parada. Those interested in regional history will find both a built landmark and a building with explicitly recognized significance for the municipality.

Wine and regional cuisine

In the Río Colorado municipality, Trina Bodega & Viñedos offers wine tastings and tours of the winery. Check whether the tours are currently running before making plans. The restaurant Mangia Orecchio at Trina Bodega & Viñedos serves regional cuisine. Tastings, winery tours, and the restaurant offer a specific focus for anyone looking to include wine and regional cuisine in their travel plans.

Insights into agriculture and beekeeping

The farm visits offer different focuses. Granja La Llave offers a guided tour about agroecological livestock farming and the farm's daily work; check whether the tour is currently running before making plans. At Frutos del Colorado, guided tours showcase the farm's various agricultural products. The “Beekeeper for a Day” experience at Pampa Huilli includes a visit to the apiary. The different themes include livestock farming and daily farm work, agricultural products, and beekeeping with an apiary visit.

River activities and other offerings

Kumelen Có offers guided tours on the Río Colorado. In the municipality, Kayak Santino offers kayak rentals. Los Lirios offers fishing, and Yapay Peñi Ecocamping has a riverfront area for fishing. Also in the Río Colorado municipality, Golf Club Rio Colorado has a standard nine-hole course. The Aeroclub Rio Colorado's “Vuelos de Bautismo” scenic flights last approximately 25 to 45 minutes. You can choose between guided river tours, kayak rentals, fishing, golf, and a scenic flight as different activity options.

Río Negro on a larger scale

The wider destination of Río Negro offers a broader perspective beyond local places and businesses. Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi covers more than 710,000 hectares and is located in the west of Río Negro province. On the Meseta de Somuncurá in Río Negro, excursions lasting several hours and multi-day crossings are available, along with hikes, horseback rides, photo safaris, and birdwatching. These broad-scale nature and activity themes are part of the regional perspective on Río Negro, while this article's local focus remains on Río Colorado and its historical and business offerings.

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Go to the main travel overview: Río Negro.