But in 1985, its 1500 inhabitants began to lose everything. Different floods and rains caused the town and the lake to flood, reaching an almost total evacuation in 1993 due to 7 meters of water.
20 years later the story is different
After the storm the sun always rises, so it was for this new center of ruins, spa hotels, spas, hot springs and weekend rest. Today, the lake attracts many travelers from all over the world.
It was declared a Municipal Natural Reserve, it has many healing properties, trees covered in salt and offers guided tours to explore the route of the ruins on foot. In addition, it is an aesthetic place for photography lovers. There are different colonies of birds that fly over the lagoon and a starry sky at night thanks to the lack of light.
This scenario, which two decades ago was terrifying, has become a new natural offer to visit. It was the scene of recitals, such as Abel Pintos and Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado in 2021.
For those who love to know the history behind the places, this is your perfect destination. In the former railway station there is an Interpretation Center and Museum that exposes the origins and the present of the town, in addition to having a projection room with exclusive material.
On the other hand, for those who prefer some relaxing days there are different sustainable beaches, thermal spas and different gastronomic proposals in the southwest of the Province of Buenos Aires.
How to get to Villa Epecuén?
To go to this destination, prepare the mate and something delicious to eat because you have a long way to go. From the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires it is 573 km.
By car or taxi you can arrive in 7 hours. You have different towns to make stops and stretch your feet like Chivilcoy and Pirovano.
By bus you can get there by taking the 8 branch A in 9 hours.
You can take a flight from Bahía Blanca and then taking 2 buses you will arrive at your destination in Villa Epecuén after 8 hours.
By train you will arrive after 17 hours but with a stop to arrive with 1 micro.
Source: Ambito
I am an author and journalist who has worked in the entertainment industry for over a decade. I currently work as a news editor at a major news website, and my focus is on covering the latest trends in entertainment. I also write occasional pieces for other outlets, and have authored two books about the entertainment industry.
