7 options to plan an XL weekend

From the north to the south of the country you can enjoy different proposals, in full contact with nature. The spring season arrived with one of the most anticipated climates and brings us a series of XXL mega weekends from October to December, ideal for a getaway and enjoy a few days with the best weather, change of scenery, disconnect and recharge your batteries.

Many of these paradores have surprising hotels that offer options for spas, massages, water circuits, heated pools and unique environments surrounded by nature to relax body and mind. In addition, they have delicious gastronomic proposals in their exclusive restaurants, where each one carries out a menu inspired by local and international cuisine to delight the most demanding palates.

In this opportunity Misiones, Córdoba, Villa Traful, Buenos Aires and Punta del Esteare the best destinations to travel during spring 2023, delve into the proposals that each hotel has to offer and experience an incredible getaway.

At Villa Traful – Hotel Alto Traful

Alto Traful It is a paradise in the middle of the path of the 7 lakes, proposing an experience that combines tranquility, calm, gastronomy, relaxation and rest. The hotel offers 26 suites with privileged views of the mountains or the lake. In addition, it has the option of 2 houses with capacity for up to 4 people that give the feeling of being in your own cabin in the middle of Patagonia.

Alto Traful provides unique moments full of warmth, comfort and relaxation. The hotel offers spaces such as the heated swimming pool and jacuzzi, massage room, wet and dry sauna. The gastronomic proposal is another of the protagonists. Patagonia is the imprint on the proposals, combining textures, ingredients, traditions and regional products. To complete the experience, the destination offers various activities such as horseback riding, hiking, trekking, sailing, diving or kayaking and sport fishing.

In Iguazú – Iguazú Grand

Iguazu Grand

Just 15 minutes from the Iguazú National Park, immersed in the middle of nature Iguazú Grand, It is a 5-star resort considered the benchmark hotel in the destination, where each visitor is immersed in an environment that has a privileged connection with nature. There are also activities for the whole family. In the jungle club, the little ones will be able to play and participate in creative, recreational and educational workshops, theatrical activities and learn about the Guaraní culture and natural environment.

The hotel offers 134 rooms, beautiful, luxurious, spacious and comfortable, designed for rest, intimacy and reunion. Another of the pearls of the destination is its distinguished gastronomy, offering a collection of restaurants and bars, created for lovers of gourmet cuisine in an elegant environment and with impeccable service.

As one of the best spas in Missions, The wellness center is the perfect complement to enjoy therapeutic treatments, relaxing massages, facials, hydromassages and mud therapies. Additionally, you can enjoy the wet sauna, relaxation room, heated pool and a Roman bath.

In Iguazú – Panoramic Grand

Panoramic Grand

Located on the edge of a hill, in Puerto Iguazú and located in a strategic point of the city just blocks from the center and 20 minutes from the majestic Iguazú Falls, is Panoramic Grand. The comfortable and welcoming rooms and suites guarantee a pleasant rest. All with comfortable environments and views of the city, the pool or the Iguazú and Paraná rivers.

The gastronomic proposal, called Cuisine of the Pioneers, recreates the ancestral recipes of the first immigrants from Iguazú, highlighting the products of the missionary lands and combining traditional flavors, offering a unique and native experience.

The hotel offers a relaxing experience in the SPA YSYRY, the perfect place to enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of all the nature that the environment offers. Finally, three massage rooms are offered to enjoy in a relaxing environment inspired by the beauty and waters of the Iguazú Falls.

In Misiones – Moconá Virgin Lodge

Mocona Virgin Lodge

Immersed in the nature reserve of Yabotí Biosphere, The hotel offers a unique proposal that combines adventure and relaxation in full contact with nature. The lodge has 14 rooms connected by 400 meters of walkways near the Yabotí Stream. Trails, natural waterfalls, streams, native fauna and flora and a swimming pool with an exceptional view of the jungle, are some of the ingredients that complete the hotel’s proposal.

Moconá Virgin Lodge It offers various activities, from walks along the Black Oveja Trail, the tour of the wonderful Salto Horacio, the Mensú stove and astrotourism with a Guaraní worldview. For those who are up for adventure, kayaking, archery, zip lining and waterfall rappelling stand out.

Gastronomy is another way of transmitting the essence of the place. The hotel restaurant delights its guests with exquisite regionally inspired dishes prepared with the freshest and tastiest ingredients.

In San Javier, Córdoba – Posada Rural La Matilde

San Javier

Over 60 hectares at the foot of the Cerro Champaquí, in San Javier it’s found La Matilde Rural Inn. It offers 10 rooms, two comfortable living rooms, a restaurant, a piano room, a wine cellar and large outdoor galleries. Winery, vineyards, organic and biodynamic garden, horse cabin, outdoor pool with solarium, bocce court, prayer space and flower corner are part of the La Posada proposal.

The destination offers various activities such as archery and meditation, horseback riding, wine tasting, among others. Recently, the massage and yoga room was inaugurated, with a natural environment, to enjoy a moment of relaxation, meditation and encounter. As for gastronomy, guests will be able to enjoy harmonious cuisine with country sensations, with exquisite dishes prepared in the Agro-Cocina, restaurant “DeAdobe”

In Córdoba – Azur Real Hotel Boutique

Azure

Developed in a 1915 mansion, Hotel Azur invites you to connect with well-being through authenticity and excellence in hospitality. With its strategic location in the historic center of the city of Córdoba, it offers 16 spacious and comfortable rooms. As a gastronomic option, it has Bruma, an exclusive restaurant where the premise is that everything offered in the place is produced in-house, with fresh, organic and seasonal ingredients, from local producers.

The “hidden gem” of the hotel is the ancient Azur Baths, a temple dedicated to well-being and contemplation. With an underground spa, inviting its visitors to reconnect with well-being, using water as a medium and protagonist, to relax mind and body on a journey of waters in different states and temperatures. They were created and inspired by the importance that ancient civilizations gave to water as an essential element in their lives.

In Uruguay – The Grand Hotel Punta del Este

Punta del Este

Distinguished by its unparalleled ocean views, The Grand Hotel is an oasis of luxury, style and elegance in Punta del Este and one of the favorites for those who visit the Uruguayan resort. It offers 118 rooms designed to provide the ultimate in luxury, comfort and elegance, ensuring comfort, warmth and rest to its guests.

The Grand Spa, a space to connect with well-being and relaxation, has private massage rooms, a hydrotherapy circuit, an internal heated pool, a Roman bath, a wet sauna and a Scottish shower. In addition, those who like it will be able to pamper themselves with an immersive experience in the beauty salon.

For the little ones, the hotel offers spaces for recreational activities, from board games, classes and workshops, as well as outdoor activities and guided walks around the hotel. Among its spaces you can find the Baby Room (from 1 to 4 years old), Kids Club (from 5 to 11 years old) and Game Room (12 years old and up).

The gastronomy at The Grand Hotel invites you to connect and delight in the most exclusive and sophisticated flavors, offering dishes from land and sea in a varied local and international cuisine. With a collection of restaurants and bars, created for lovers of gourmet cuisine in an elegant atmosphere and impeccable service, the hotel delights with unique gastronomic experiences.

In Castelli, Buenos Aires – Field day at La Raquel Estancia

Castelli

La Raquel Estancia is located less than 200km from CABA. It is the famous castle on Route 2 that can be seen among the trees in the Castelli district. The place invites visitors to live a picnic in a family atmosphere surrounded by nature, history and a typical Argentine gastronomic proposal that surprises every Sunday with something different.

The field day offers a unique experience to escape from the city and enjoy a day in full contact with nature, history and typical Argentine foods. In the free periods between activities and meals, you can enjoy a walk through the park and the forest trails, drink mate on the tarps under the trees, visit the orchard and the chicken coop, and spot various species of flora and fauna.

by RN

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