It is one of the most important tourist resorts of Argentina, and is the most populated town of Rio Negro Province. It lies 770 meters above sea level, and is 1,650 km from Buenos Aires. The city offers year-round entertainment options. In the Winter, skiing and snowboarding are the activities of choice, with the primary attraction being the famous Catedral slopes. After the varied wildflowers bloom in Spring, preferred activites revolve around hiking. The Summer season offers an abundance of options, such as trout fishing, rafting, trekking, and hiking. Autumn brings the change of colors, and the first snowfall.
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