Caviahue
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In the beautiful province of Neuquén, in Patagonia, sits the even more beautiful town of Caviahue, a mountain village that is surrounded by picturesque peaks, forests, lakes, and snowy landscapes, giving you the feeling of another world. Caviahue is also one of Argentina’s major ski destinations, being in the heart of the Andes mountain range, as well as a major thermal hot spring destination. Looking for a winter wonderland? Look no further.
The town of Caviahue sits in a privileged part of the province and the country; nestled in the Copahue National Park, in the midst of the Andes Mountain Range, on the Argentine and Chile border, this ski and hot spring destination is one of a kind. 1600m above sea level, the environment around Caviahue has a sort of lunar feel to it, featuring plenty of rock mountain peaks, rivers, and volcanic mass, perfect of both hiking and mountain climbing. Due to its high elevation, Caviahue sees plenty of winter months, making its ski hill what it is, and plenty of cool snowy weather. You can expect plenty of snowfall during the winter however, when spring rolls around, the snow melts, and the lower lying areas become green and full of life, flourishing from the watered soil.
The town of Caviahue sees plenty of visitors ever year who come to check out its ski hill and thermal hot springs, and it knows how to accommodate all these adventurous tourists; hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping, and tourism agencies line the city and offer everything from mid-range to high-prices. During the day, people head out of the city and check out the surrounding outdoors and during the night, the hotel restaurants and local bars and pubs fill with people looking to relax after an exciting day out.
Caviahue has become so popular in Argentina due to its beautiful ski hill, thermal hot springs, and many outdoor adventures.
Located at the foot of the Copahue Volcano, this volcano has become a major activities center. Tourists can take guided hiking tours up the volcano, climbing tours, walk along the lower designated paths, and horseback ride to various destinations.
The Copahue Ski hill, grazing the slopes of the volcano, offers visitors both downhill and cross country options with consistent powder and snow days. The ski hill has over 1,000 hectares of skiing surface, 8 ski runs, and offers the longest season in the southern hemisphere.
In the surrounding areas, it is possible to hire guides to take you dog-sledding. Parts of the area are extremely flat and during the winter covered with meters of thick packed snow, perfect for maneuvering on a dog sled, skiing past beautiful forests, rivers, and lakes. If dog sledding is not quite your thing, you can also hire snowmobiles that are taken along with guides around the volcano, seeing an incredible amount of sights in every excursion.
Fishing is very popular in the area as around the Copahue volcano there are various lakes that are filled with natural fresh water and home to an abundance of beautiful healthy fish. These lakes can be reached by walking, hiking, or on horseback.
After a day of outdoor fun or just for regular relaxation purposes, the thermal hot springs in this area hit the spot for any weary body. The thermal springs here are said to be especially unique as the minerals from the Copahue volcano rest in the hot spring water, adding very special components when soaking in the water, rejuvenating and renewing your body’s health.
The winter months give Caviahue its major tourism numbers because of the amount of possible activities that open up. Skiing, snowmobiling, quads, horseback riding, hiking, mountain climbing, dog sledding, and fishing can all be enjoyed during the winter months. During spring, summer, and fall, there are still a myriad of activities to enjoy; in fact, almost all activities are possible less skiing, snowmobiling, and dog sledding. The area becomes green and full of life, the grass, plants, and trees thrive in the sun light with the water from the melting snow, and hiking, horseback riding, and fishing are at their height. Caviahue will definitely offer you an unforgettable experience in a beautiful outdoor paradise.
Check for other great areas in Patagonia like Villa La Angostura in this Argentina Travel guide.