A getaway to Pueblo Belgrano, where all the greens of the south of Entre Ríos merge

The calmed channel of the Gualeguaychú River It is a sign of the prevailing atmosphere on the other side of the Méndez Casariego iron bridge and the most representative city of the Entre Ríos Carnival.

First, the long silences of the Unzué Parksilhouetted in fleeting appearances by the sounds of birds, begin to outline the relaxed and healthy appearance that he exhibits at all times. Belgrano Townhe place molded to the exact size of tourists at the crossroads of the roads that lead to the beaches of the Uruguay River and the international bridge that connects the south of Entre Ríos with Fray Bentos.

The neighbors themselves are in charge of marking the pace of their guests on the paths of the reserva natural.

From the moment the morning dawns you can see them jogging like accomplished athletes, sharing a chat with mateada in the middle of a walk, riding at a pace or getting lost on a bicycle under the long shadows of the bunch of willows, eucalyptus, felling trees, guava trees, curupíes, molles and viraróes.

Meanwhile, the fishermen They seem surrendered to the unbreakable tranquility of a moment of meditation, at least until the boats leave some of the yacht clubs and the currents shake the rods, lines and hooks lined up on the shore.

The intense colors of Pueblo Belgrano light up before setting foot on Fiorotto Avenue, the axis of all the movements that the urban area registers. A kind of chromatic display is evident in the Floristic Park, a sheltered wetland in the northeastern corner of the park, where the El Zapallo and La Avispa streams replicate the sinuous riverbed.

The visit to the town takes on a somewhat more festive aspect at the foot of the tower that supports the three slides of the Termas del Gualeguaychú Water Parkalthough spirits calm down again around the overflowing pools of therapeutic waters, the complex’s gardens and the silent spa rooms.

In the nearby Colonia El Potrero, the vineyards of the farm Altos del Gualeguaychúworthy heir of the rich wine tradition that Entre Ríos has carried since 1860, a long productive history that included 114 wineries and suffered a hard blow in 1936, when the Zoning Law was passed and the planting of vines and the wine production throughout the province.

The measure remained in force until 1998 (when the restrictive rule was repealed) and the activity was resumed by around twenty producers and four wineries. Highlands of Gualeguaychú It is already one of the pillars of this recovery, sustained through the production of very aromatic and fruity varietals, such as Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc and the dominant tannat on both banks of the Uruguay River.

He vino local It joins other emblematic pieces of local production in the regional store of the Veronesi family, recognized for several kilometers around for its artisanal sweets in syrup, jams, jellies, pickles, honey and dulce de leche. The catalog of temptations for the palate is expanded even further in a chocolate factory and in the Artisans and Producers Fair, installed in the main square.

Although the attractions of Pueblo Belgrano remain at a distance from Gualeguaychú (about 2.5 kilometers), the Carnival fires arrive here with their overwhelming force and call all year round to admire the collection of clothing, costumes and instruments displayed in the Carnival Museum.

In Pueblo Belgrano, the most popular coastal event is awaited with some anxiety, along with June 20 (when a crowd arrives to celebrate Flag Day) and the long-awaited event of the Argentine Customs Festivalin November, a popular gathering that brings together virtuous payadores, singers, folk dance practitioners and gauchos accustomed to Creole skills around the stove.

The wide range of proposals that Pueblo Belgrano offers to enhance leisure and regain the best appearance is consistent with the diversity of accommodation sites lined up on the sides of Route 42.

Invariably, each cabin or bungalow complex, inn, apart hotel, campsite or family lodging appears covered with a suggestive frame of a flowered garden, swimming pool, solarium, lounge chairs and umbrellas.

That painting that adopts its best nuances with the evening sun has continuity in the wild landscape of the Senderos del Monte Natural Reserve and reaches its most complete expression on the sandy beach of Ñandubaysal spaan inspiring haven for romantic spirits and sensitive souls, facing the sparkling bed of the Uruguay River.

• From the city of Buenos Aires to Pueblo Belgrano there are 234 kilometers along route 9 (Panamericana Campana branch), Zárate-Brazo Largo, route 12 to Ceibas and route 14; from Gualeguaychú, 2.5 kilometers.

• New Expreso semi-sleeper bus, Flechabús or TATA Rapid from Retiro to Gualeguaychú (3 hours 15′), $17,600 one way; sleeper car, $20,200.

• Remís Oeste for 4 people from the center of Gualeguaychú to Pueblo Belgrano, $6,000 one way (03446- 427-826 / 03446- 15347086). The 2A bus from the Santa Rita Bis company also arrives.

• Termas del Gualeguaychú: dormy for 4 people with thermal pool and water park, $40,000; bungalow for 4, $59,000 Standard and $79,000 Superior; for 6, $70,000 (03446-15362829).

• Los Quebrachos Cabins: for 4 people with kitchen, wi-fi and grill, $40,000; for 5, $50,000 (153-2581651 / losquebrachosgualeguaychu@gmail.com).

• Apart Posada El Gurí: double room with garage, grill, kitchen with refrigerator and oven, wi-fi, $15,000; quadruple, $20,000 (155- 6560778 / julioguerra1957@hotmail.com).

• Entrance to Termas del Gualeguaychú, $6,000; from 5 to 9 years old and retirees, $5,000; from Monday to Thursday, $4,500 adults and $3,500 children and retirees (03446- 15362829 / info@gualeguaychutermal.com.ar).

• Two-hour guided trek through the Senderos del Monte Natural Reserve, $3,000; up to 12 years old, $2,000; family group (two adults and two minors), $8,500 (153- 2081431 / 154- 0507198 / pathsdelmonte@gmail.com).

• (03446) 15365444 / (03446) 499-431

• info@turismopueblobelgrano.gob.ar