The Payunita It is one of the most visited attractions in The Pampas for lovers of adventure tourismThis area has one of the densest volcanic fields in the world, allowing you to climb its geographical faults and enjoy the beauty of its desert along with its landscape with black, gold and copper tones.
In this place you can see one of the strangest and loneliest deserts in Argentina. This unique character is given by its more than 800 volcanic cones that will create a challenge to reach its peaks, wherever you look. Its geography creates beautiful views and paths where you can hiking, horse riding, climbing and photo safaris.
What activities can I do in La Payunia, La Pampa?
The La Puyania Nature Reserve It is one of the main attractions of the area because it is a walk where You can see the black plains, produced by ancient eruptions. You can also see the Morado Volcano and walk to its crater. During this excursion you can see guanacos, choiques and piches, among other animals. You can also see the Payún Matrú and Payún Liso volcanoes. The latter has an elevation of 3,680 meters.
The Payunia area is shared between Mendoza and La Pampa, this is made clear by its natural reserve and the rivers of fossilized lava that crosses both provinces. Nature shaped La Payunita to give it a unique appearance, as in The Footbridge, where a small bridge passes over a canyon that the water formed by eroding the volcanic gully.
Nearby, on the La Pampa side, is the town of Puelén. It is a small town that encourages you to visit the Halada Cave. This place is a cavern originated by volcanic lava and Its interior has an extension of more than 350 meters in length.Not only is it an adventure to explore its darkness, but also the 850 meters that must be climbed to reach the cave.
From Puelén you can also get to La Humada, a kind of viewing point located at 1,188 meters above sea level. From its summit You can see the largest volcanoes in Payunia: Nevado, Payún Matrú, Payún Liso and Chachaúen. In addition, its ascent is a low-difficulty route and is signposted.
The town is also located near the Atuel River. This has the Algarrobo del Águila resort for the summer seasons but you can kayak all year round. In addition, it has numerous viewpoints to appreciate the immensity of the western Pampas.
How to get to La Payunia, La Pampa
To get to Puelén from La Pampa, you have to undertake a journey of 359 kilometers which includes National Route 152 and Provincial Route 20 until reaching the destination. It is recommended to travel to this location because the La Payunia Nature Reserve does not have lodging services and does not allow camping.
Source: Ambito
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