With unmatched appeal, this rural town has a particular charm that visitors fall in love with.
The province of Buenos Aires is an ideal destination for those who enjoy local tourism. Its extensive landscapes, ranging from beaches and mountains to lagoons and rural towns, invite you to get away all year round. Each corner has its particular charm, and many of them combine history, nature and hospitality with the calm of the Buenos Aires interior.
Among those special places is Chapalcoa small and charming spa that surprises with a unique geographical curiosity: its lagoon is located below sea level. This natural phenomenon, rare in Argentina, together with its quiet surroundings and pure air, make it a perfect place to disconnect from the noise and enjoy contact with nature.
Chapalco
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Where is Chapalcó located?
Chapalcó is a town in Adolfo Alsina partyin the southwest of the province of Buenos Aires. It is located about 540 kilometers from the Autonomous City of Buenos Airesand approximately 30 kilometers from Carhué, the party’s main city. It is accessed mainly by Provincial Route 60 and National Route 33, which connect the region with Bahía Blanca, Pigüé and Trenque Lauquen.
Within a radius of 30 kilometers there are other small rural towns such as Rivera, Villa Maza and Gascónin addition to the famous Epecuén Lagoonone of the biggest tourist attractions in the area. Chapalcó preserves the spirit of the old rural colonies of Buenos Aires, with quiet streets, low houses and a countryside environment that invites you to relax.
What you can do in Chapalcó
The main attraction of the town is the Chapalcó lagoonlocated about 2.5 meters below sea level, which makes it a geographical rarity within the province. This water mirror is ideal for nautical activities such as kayaking, rowing and sport fishingin addition to being a highly visited place by lovers of photography and bird watching.
The spa has campsites, picnic areas and nature trailswhich makes it perfect for enjoying days outdoors with the family. You can also take walks in the surrounding area, bike rides and watch the sunset over the lagoon, one of the most charming spectacles in the place. In addition, Chapalcó maintains its character as a quiet town, ideal for those looking for a getaway without crowds.
How to go to Chapalcó
To get to Chapalcó from the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, you can take the Riccheri Highway and then continue along the National Route 205 to Saladillo. From there, it is linked to the National Route 65 around July 9 and then with the National Route 33 heading towards Pigüé. Finally, the Provincial Route 60 until you reach the Adolfo Alsina district and follow the signposted detours towards Chapalcó.
The car trip takes approximately six and a half hoursand offers a picturesque tour through the interior of Buenos Aires, passing through fields, lagoons and rural towns. It is a perfect journey for those looking to get to know a different corner of the province and enjoy a tranquility that is difficult to find in other tourist destinations.
Source: Ambito
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