Hinterland of Buenos Aires Province

Hinterland of Buenos Aires Province

The hinterland of Buenos Aires Province presents a diverse array of unexpected landscapes where nature, history, and identity blend harmoniously. Forested beaches, mountain ranges that pierce the plains, and cities with their own unique character invite you to discover the region at your own pace on individually tailored trips.

  1. Sierra de la Ventana: one of the province’s best trekking areas. Cerro Ventana, Cerro Bahía Blanca, Cerro Tres Picos (the highest peak in Buenos Aires).
  2. Tandil: mountainous landscapes, scenic trails, easily accessible hills, and a well-established culinary scene.
  3. Epecuén & Carhué: the sunken city, photogenic ruins, and hot springs.
  4. Salamone Route: monumental and futuristic architecture in Azul, Pringles, and Laprida.
  5. Mar de las Pampas / Mar Azul: forests, expansive beaches, and unspoiled nature.
  6. Necochea & Médano Blanco: imposing dunes and endless beaches.
  7. Pigüé: French heritage, gastronomy, and rolling hills.
  8. Balcarce: mountains, automotive history, and rural charm.
  1. Cerro Blanco (Sierra de la Ventana): less crowded, ideal for guided hikes.
  2. Old hotel in Sierra de la Ventana (ruins): perfect for sunset.
  3. Laguna La Salada (near Pigué): birdwatching and absolute tranquility.
  4. Claromecó Waterfall (near Pringles): little-known, ideal for photography.
  5. Deep forest of Mar Azul: quiet trails for hiking or cycling.
  6. Medano Blanco (Necochea): vast dunes – sunrise or sunset for unique photos.
  7. Epecuén at night: night photography with ruins and clear skies.

FOR FAMILIES

  1. Easy hikes in Tandil (Monte Calvario, Sierra del Tigre).
  2. Horseback riding in the Sierra de la Ventana.
  3. Wide beaches in Mar de las Pampas and Necochea.
  4. Médano Blanco with sandboarding and off-road tours.
  5. Thermal baths in Carhué, ideal for seniors.
 

FOR ADVENTURERS

  1. Cerro Tres Picos (Sierra de la Ventana) – an 8- to 10-hour challenge.
  2. Hike to the ruins of the Old Hotel from Villa Ventana.
  3. Mountain biking in Tandil (professional trails).
  4. Kayaking and trekking on Lago del Fuerte (Tandil).

FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS

  1. The ruins of Epecuén at dawn or at night with the Milky Way.
  2. Cerro Ventana with sidelight in the afternoon.
  3. Salamone Route: Pringles Township, Azul Slaughterhouse.
  4. The vast dunes of Necochea (backlit, ideal for silhouettes).
  5. Mar Azul Forest: fog or early morning

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