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| Chos Malal | ||
| province | Neuquén | |
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| Residents | 13.092 (2010) | |
| height | 974 m, 806 m | |
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Chos Malal is with about 11,000 inhabitants the second largest city in the north of the argentinianNeuquén Province. It is located in the wide valley of the Río Neuquén and is the starting point for the area on the upper reaches of the river, in which there are numerous natural attractions.
background
Between its founding in 1887 and 1904, the city was the capital of the Neuquén Territory, which was only elevated to provincial rank in 1952. A few historical buildings from this period have survived.
The city's economy is determined by the state sector. Potassium salt is mined in the area and some agriculture is practiced.
getting there
By plane
Chos Malal has a small airport that operates twice a week from Neuquén is approached (airline American Jet).
By bus
The best connections are from the provincial capital Neuquén from which comfortable buses run several times a day, where it is best to change trains if you are coming from Buenos Aires or other cities in central and northern Argentina. Also with Mendoza there are direct connections several times a week and daily connections via Barrancas and Rincon de los Sauces, the largest city in the region.
In the street
Chos Malal is 370 km from Neuquén removed at the RN 40, which runs through the entire west of Argentina and is now at least in this area tarred and in good condition. Of Neuquén from you take the RN 22 bis Zapalawhere the RN 40 turns north. Of Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Rosario The cheapest way to get there is via the province of La Pampa (via Santa Rosa, Catriel and Rincon de los Sauces).
mobility
There are buses and taxis in Chos Malal, but everything is within walking distance.
Tourist Attractions
- Fortin. Neo-colonial historical fortress that now houses a museum.
- Casa de la Cultura. Cultural center in a historic building.
activities
The surrounding landscape offers many opportunities for hiking, horse riding and mountain biking.
shop
Chos Malal has a shopping center where you can get everything for your daily needs.
kitchen
The restaurants mostly offer normal Argentine food.
- Pizzeria La Cuadra, Sarmiento 190. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421679.. Small pizzeria with some exotic varieties.
- Cafe Canay, Grail. Paz 579. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421660.. Popular and rustically furnished café that also offers some food.
- Restaurante El Viejo Caycallén, Grail. Paz 345. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421373.
nightlife
Two bars and a nightclub offer typical rural Argentine nightlife on weekends. There is also a cinema.
accommodation
Cheap
- Complejo Kallfu Kuyen, Jujuy 60. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421263.Tourist complex with cheap hotel area and Cabañas.
- Camping Municipal, Grail Justo and banks of the Curi Leuvú river. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421101.
- Residencial Ballback, 25 de Mayo 920. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421495.
medium
- Hostería La Farfalla *, Islas malvinas and Salta. Tel.: 54 (0)2948-421349, Email: [email protected].
Upscale
health
Practical advice
trips
- Upper valley of the Río Neuquén. The upper valley of the Río Neuquén offers breathtaking mountain landscapes with curious multicolored rock formations, volcanoes, geysers and highland lakes as well as the first piece of the typical Patagonian wet forest. Andacollo is the center of the region with 4,000 inhabitants, other places are Huinganco, Las Ovejas, Varvarco and the thermal spa Villa Aguas Calientes with less than 1000 inhabitants. A car is highly recommended as the buses only go to the main towns, otherwise you can also take a taxi (quite expensive) to more distant destinations.
- Tromen volcano. The volcano is about 50 km north of Chos Malal. The area is very sparsely populated, the village is a possible base Buta Ranquil (90 km north).
literature
Web links
- http://www.chosmalal.gov.ar/ - Official website of Chos Malal
