Aguas Blancas: Río Bermejo, Nature and Patron Saint Festival
Accommodation in Aguas Blancas
For a trip to Aguas Blancas, the Río Bermejo, nearby nature and the patron saint festival in honor of San Roque offer concrete points of reference. Attractions range from fish dishes in town to a national park 34 kilometers away.
The Río Bermejo and regional activities
The proximity of the Río Bermejo also plays a role in local cuisine: you can try fish dishes in Aguas Blancas. The river is also a regional route for transport and other uses. Along its entire length, it is used to transport goods, generate hydroelectric power and irrigate fields; sport fishing tourism also takes place along the entire river. The river is therefore relevant both to the local cuisine and to activities along its full course.
Depending on the season, an itinerary to the municipality of Aguas Blancas includes rafting on the Río Bermejo. Alternatives to rafting include kayaking or a leisurely trip along the river. For those who do not want to get in the water, the same itinerary includes a loop through the jungle for hiking and birdwatching. The itinerary thus clearly distinguishes between activities on the river and a land-based loop. Water activities are seasonal. If you are planning your trip around one of them, check the conditions for your planned travel dates in advance.
Nature around Aguas Blancas
Parque Nacional Baritú is 34 kilometers from Aguas Blancas. It is Argentina’s only tropical national park and is considered one of the best-protected Yungas reserves in the world. The park is home to impressive trees and orchids. These plants offer nature lovers specific points of interest when exploring the Yungas landscape.
San Roque and regional culture
In August, Aguas Blancas celebrates the patron saint festival in honor of San Roque. The month is a specific seasonal reference point; if you are planning a trip around the celebration, check the dates for the relevant year. The handicrafts made by ethnic groups in the area are also part of the culture of the wider Aguas Blancas region.
More places to explore in Departamento Orán
Departamento Orán offers other nature and cultural attractions. Parque Provincial Laguna Pintascayo protects 13,000 hectares of Yungas forest. In San Ramón de la Nueva Orán, Plaza General Pizarro features old trees, a fountain and statues. Weekly cultural activities take place in Plaza San Martín, including the Feria de Manos Oranenses and the Feria de las Colectividades. If you want to visit a feria, check the current dates.
Iglesia Catedral in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán was built in 1977 on the site of the historic Iglesia Matriz, which was demolished five years earlier, and retains its renovated original tower. Casa de la Cultura has workshops, an amphitheater, exhibition rooms and a cinema. Its Espacio-INCAA cinema offers 3D screenings and premieres at the same time as cinemas in other parts of Argentina and the world. Casa de la Cultura’s library includes a Punto Digital with a cinema and a recreation room. Details about these facilities may change; check the latest information if you are planning your visit around them.
Discover more destinations: Hipólito Yrigoyen.
Go to the overview of the wider region: Departamento Orán.
