Winter holidays and the high snow season are an ideal time to visit the ski resorts of Río Negro and Neuquén such as Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Villa La Angostura, El Bolsón, Baguales, among others. Many Argentines choose to travel by car to these tourist destinations, and the route, for those heading south from Buenos Aires, for example, is at least 1,600 km long.
The journey to Bariloche from the country's capital is estimated to take almost 18 hours, so it is advisable to make the journey in at least 2 sections to rest. And if the journey is made by only one driver, it is necessary to stop at a lodging to sleep, and the next day continue towards the final destination with energy and caution.
There are two major national routes that leave Buenos Aires towards Patagonia, which are the most popular for this journey. Route 5 takes us to the province of La Pampa. In Santa Rosa, its capital, it is suggested to make the first stop, before taking on the famous Desert Route or “Conquest of the Desert” (Route 20), which is a long and monotonous stretch, so it is recommended to be well rested.
The Hotel Unit Santa Rosa is a strategic point for this stop. It is a three-star hotel, which belongs to the Álvarez Argüelles Hoteles chain, located in the heart of Santa Rosa and just a few meters from the Civic Center. It has 65 spacious and comfortable rooms with a mini bar, a gym, a 24-hour restaurant-bar with regional dishes and free parking. This route also takes you to Neuquén Capital, where you can stay at Hotel del Comahue or Hotel Comahue Business, and then continue with the 450 km the next day.
For those who choose Route 3 via Bahía Blanca, they can also choose to spend a night in the city of Neuquén, which is a very good option for a stop before facing the final stretch towards Bariloche and the ski resorts of Neuquén. This city is also very popular with those who come via La Pampa because many decide to stop after crossing the Desert Route. There we can find the emblematic Hotel Comahue. Located in the commercial and financial center of the city of Neuquén with quick access to the Circunvalación, the renowned 4-star hotel on Avenida Argentina has 98 spacious and comfortable rooms, with all the amenities, a gym, a dry sauna, green gardens and gastronomic spaces such as the Restaurant 1904 and Café Resto Viento Sur.
The Álvarez Argüelles Hoteles chain, to which Comahue belongs, opened the Comahue Business hotel in 2014, located on Alderete Street. It has 58 modern, Nordic-style rooms, also in the 4-star category, thus completing the city's offer of rest for those who go skiing. In addition, it has its own parking lot, which means that it is not necessary to unload all the luggage at an intermediate stop.
For this winter season, the Comahue Hotel presents different proposals for those who make their rest stop in Neuquén Capital, valid until August 31. You can book one night with a 20% discount or book two nights with a 50% discount on the second night. This is for single, double or triple rooms. There is also a Family Plan option with Half Board: by booking 2 rooms you can get a 30% discount on the second room + meal option. In addition, Comahue offers those who visit the Lago Hermoso Ski Resort this winter a 20% discount. To obtain this special rate, the promotional code "ESQUI" must be entered. The promotion is subject to availability at the time of requesting the reservation and is valid until December 31, 2024, it cannot be combined with other current promotions.
While the Unit Hotel offers the Return promotion from July 8 to 28, with a 30% discount on the second stay at the hotel. There is also a Family Plan option with Half Board: by booking 2 rooms you can get a 30% discount on the second room + meal option. In addition, it can be paid in 3 or 6 interest-free installments with Visa, Mastercard or American Express credit cards, from any bank. For reservations, contact WhatsApp at 223 437-5607.
After making these stops, there is only one final stretch left to enjoy a beautiful vacation in the snow. In addition, Álvarez Argüelles Hotels has the connected hotels promotion that grants a 25% OFF when booking a second stay within 3 months of the first and in a different hotel of the chain. A promotion to keep in mind for the return home for those who decide to make stops in some of these two cities.