The origin of this 110-year-old townlocated in the Avellaneda department, Río Negro, is related to the Desert Campaign and the construction of the Bahía Blanca-Neuquén railway line.
In 1888, the shell of the San Pablo establishment, known as “El Fortín”, was completed. which can be visited today and where Colonel Belisle lived. There are communal offices, a police station, the Justice of the Peace, the Civil Registry, a first aid room, two clubs and several educational establishments.
The town is named after the Colonel PC Belisle, who joined the army as a soldier during the Paraguayan War.
What to do in Colonel Belisle, Rio Negro
-Attend the Provincial Alfalfa Seed Festival:
It is celebrated in December of each year, the anniversary month of the town in northern Río Negro.
-Taste its delicious fruits:
They are famous pears, apples, peaches and grapes from the regionIn some farms, mostly family-run enterprises, visitors can see the entire production process, from cultivation and harvesting to packaging of the different products.
-Walk along the river bank
It is one of the main attractions, where you can fishing and swimming in the summer or relaxing on its shores. Kayaking and other water sports.
-Horseback riding and sulky rides
A perfect opportunity for those who have already walked or are just starting out and would like to take a quiet stroll, surrounded by the greenery of the town.
-Tour the Fort where Colonel Belisle lived.
Learn about a historic building that characterizes the place and remains standing today.
How to get to Colonel Belisle, Rio Negro
Coronel Belisle is located in the province of Río Negro, 976 kilometers from CABA. You can get there via National Route 3, Provincial Route 51 and National Route 22.
Source: Ambito
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