Choele Choel lies on the left bank of the Río Negro, opposite Isla Grande de Choele Choel. Isla 92 is considered the town’s main attraction. Nature activities, a tour of the town’s heritage, and wine and event-related experiences reveal different sides of the area. When planning your trip, you can weigh whether to focus primarily on the landscape, local culture, or a particular event.

Experience nature: Isla 92 and Zanjón de los Loros

You can hike on Isla 92; there is also a beach area and opportunities for cycling. On foot, at the beach, or by bike, you can take in the island from different perspectives. Camping de la Isla 92 is a public outdoor area available to residents and tourists.

Zanjón de los Loros offers a different kind of landscape: it is a geological formation in the Patagonian steppe of Choele Choel. Trekking through the Zanjón and the Bardas is considered suitable for all age groups. At the same time, the Zanjón is closely connected with generations of memories of family outings. The geological formation and these family memories offer two different ways of seeing the place: one describes its landscape, the other its role in shared experiences.

Town tour and events

A tour of Choele Choel focuses on the town’s historical, architectural, and cultural heritage. The Festival Provincial del Folklore also has a lasting connection with the town: Choele Choel is its permanent venue. The folklore festival takes place annually.

The Fiesta Provincial del Ternero brings together producers from across the region and is one of Río Negro’s most important livestock events. The Regata del Río Negro is another event linked to the area: it passes through Choele Choel and takes place every year in the first days of January. If you are planning to travel for the Regata, check the dates of that year’s edition when choosing your travel dates.

Wine and regional cuisine

The tourist winery Bodega Videla Dorna is part of the Caminos del Vino de Río Negro. Visits include wine tastings accompanied by regional cuisine. If you would like to include wine culture in your trip, Videla Dorna is the specific point of interest named in Choele Choel. This experience adds a distinct culinary focus to the area’s nature and cultural attractions.

Choosing Choele Choel as a destination

First consider what you want your stay to center on: nature and activities on Isla 92, the landscape and memories of Zanjón de los Loros, the town’s heritage, wine, or attending an event. This helps you match the different sides of the area to your travel interests without committing to a set itinerary in advance.

For the broader travel overview: Avellaneda Department.