Historic apple tree is a space that can be enjoyed as a family, with recreational spaces, a playground, craftsmen’s walk and nature and adventure tourism activitiessuch as hiking with guides, horseback riding and paragliding, as well as gastronomic walks.
With the framework of Andean mountains and little more than a hour by car from the provincial capitalthe Reserve is crossed by numerouss trails, rivers and streams, in an environment of profuse vegetation and native terrestrial and aerial faunaat about 1,200 meters above sea level.
At its entrance is the monument “Return to the Motherland”, which is a sculpture carved in bronze and stone in homage to the meeting between San Martín and Olazábal, which stands out among the ancient trees. Along with the work, there two viewpoints that offer imposing views, and very close to the already dry apple tree that hosted the meeting.
The walk is enjoyed from the arrival in the city of Tunuyán, prior to the El Manzano reserve. The visitor can go to Smart Tourism Report Centerwhich provides information in a personalized way or by self-management on digital screens about the wineries, restaurants and natural attractions.
On the road to El Manzano is the jump bridgewhich is a waterfall of the Grande stream, at the foot of the hill black tipand it is a optimal place to observe the fauna of the place. While about 3 kilometers from the reserve, to the west, you can access the Puntanos Pass and, for the more adventurous, about 12 kilometers from Manzano, you can discover an attractive waterfall known as the “Old Woman’s Jet”.
Those responsible for the place indicated that it is a moderate level trekking circuit that requires the walker to climb until reaching the fall of clear water about 40 meters high, which is another of the outstanding postcards of the area.
In a private car, the tourist must drive along the National Route 40then the Provincial 92 and after a half hour so does Provincial 94, until you reach the Manzano Histórico. From the route, at this time, you can admire the color palette that make up the trees that make a unique fall postcardnext to the wineries, vineyards and the Cordillera de los Andes.
The director of Tourism of the municipality of Tunuyán, Elizabeth Marincak Randazzotold Télam that they had “Full occupancy on long weekends and now, for Easter, we are at 75% of places reserved out of 2,000 available beds and that can reach 85% occupancy”. And he added: “Lately the reservations are made very early or very by the date, so last-minute tourists are expected and a good turnout is expected“.
Regarding the activities for that long weekend, he explained that he has “an agenda full of activities. We expect more than 25,000 people who will visit the religious circuits and will also visit the Historic Manzano, which includes a Sanmartinian theme park. During the tour they will be accompanied by guides explaining the feat”.
Mendoza on World Malbec Day
This year, coinciding with the Holy Week holiday, on April 17 the World Malbec Dayan representative varietal of TunuyánMendoza, and flagship variety of Argentine wine. For this reason, tastings will be offered to tourists.
The wineries in the area will have menu offers with tastings with prices ranging from $600 to $800while traditional gastronomy has cutlery that begins in the $3,000. “On April 17 we are going to have an event with local artists, an ensemble where you will enjoy music and also a symbolic tasting and a toast for Malbec day for tourists on the ‘Las Pérgolas’ promenadelocated at the intersection of Routes 92 and 94,” said Marincak Randazzo.
Another attraction will be the agenda of the Classical Music along the Wine Roadsfrom the next 10 to 17, which in the city of Tunuyán will have its appointment on the 13 at 20, in the Dr. Jorge Raúl Silvano Municipal Auditorium, with the presence of the Woodwind Quintet “Molto Giocoso”.
The accommodation in Tunuyán is varied, with options ranging from $1,500 to $2,000 per personBesides exclusive accommodations, which can reach US$1,000 a night, according to data from the Intelligent Tourist Information Center. Information on tourist attractions can also be obtained at the official Web site or on the phone (0622) 561314.
Source: Ambito
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