To disconnect, to know other places, to get out of the routine. There are many reasons to travel, an experience that always returns us home with new learning in the backpack. This February, perhaps one of the most interesting is to follow the different provincial and regional festivals that are held throughout the country. Next, seven excuses to go out to tour Argentina.
Of great call
One of the most anticipated celebrations is the Gualeguaychú Carnivalin the province of Entre Ríos. It is recognized as the largest open pit show, and the 2025 edition will take place in the Gualeguaychú corsadromchú for 11 nights. “This event stands out for its dazzling troupes that make presentations full of color, music and dance. It is an ideal show for anyone looking to have fun in an area characterized by art and joy, ”describe from Platform 10, a company sales company that reaches the destination from Retiro in three and a half hours. This year’s appointment is February 1, 8, 15 and 22 and March 1, 2 and 3. Tickets begin at $ 20,000. With four comparsas on stage, 12 floats and more than a thousand members, promises to be a hypnotizing show for the whole family.
In the province of Córdoba, Cosquín offers another massive event: Cosquín Rock, to be held on February 15 and 16 and with tickets that begin at $ 150,000. In this edition, the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary, so it promises two historical dates in which more than 100 artists will pass through its stages. Among other greats, lice, drool, airbag, divided, wos, you will not like and Nicki Nicole will be presented. Everything will happen at the Santa María de Punilla airfield.
And if the idea is to enjoy good music, it can be a good option to face Neuquén, which seduces with the National Confluence Party from February 6 to 9. “This event brings together national and international artists in addition to offering activities for the whole family, such as exhibitions, gastronomy and live shows,” the organizers detail. This year’s edition will include Tiago Pzk in its line-up, what characters, Soledad, Los Palmeras, the Authentic Decadent and Natalie Perez, among others. The fertilizer for four days begins at $ 45,000.
Regional pride
The provincial parties that honor certain elements, ingredients or places are another very picturesque type of celebration that is worth knowing.
In Tucumán, for example, from February 21 to 23 55th National Cheese Festivalmore precisely in the town of Tafí del Valle. It will be five holidays to honor Tafinisto cheese, which is made since the seventeenth century, from the arrival of the Jesuits. The appointment will feature the Tafinisto cheese contest, which rewards the best cheese in a matter of flavor, color, size and presentation. There will also be a Creole skill demonstrated in the tasks in the corral, as well as a domestic, linked, pialada and yerra. Tickets are only sold on the event of the event from 9.00 of every day, and cost $ 20,000.
Towards La Rioja, The National Party of the Chaya It is serious thing. Its origin dates back to the celebrations of thanks to the Pachamama made by the diaguitas, original inhabitants. It is an old religious tradition in which water, basil and cornmeal are thrown. Annually, the celebrations include a great musical festival, although the celebration happens far beyond the scenarios. This ancestral carnival becomes an old legend. It is said that there was a young indiecita who was in love with Prince Pujillay, a womanizer who ignored her. Therefore, the woman went into the mountain to cry her sorrows and arrived so high that she became a cloud. Since then, he returns every summer from the hand of the goddess Quilla (the moon) in the form of a dew, which gives name to the celebration, since Chaya means “dew water.” It is also said that Pujillay, repentant, sought it unsuccessful, and unable to realize her love, drank until she died burned in a stove. Therefore, the maximum symbol of the Rioja party is a doll of the size of a natural man who disregards at the beginning and dies during the celebration. On this occasion, the musical celebration will be February 7, 8 and 9 at the Autodrome of this province and will be presented, among others, Soledad, Abel Pintos, La K’onga, Los de Alberdi, Trolala, Sergio Galleguillo and the Legal . Tickets range from $ 10,000 to $ 20,000.
And also the south has its own celebrations, such as The Garden Festival held in Villa La Angostura from February 14 to 16. This event is held to promote the beautification of cities through garden care, and therefore includes a contest to reward the most beautiful in the area. There is also a float parade, a equestrian sample, an exhibition fair, a artisan walk and a large grid of guest artists. Among this year are the Totora, the Caligaris and the Bersuit. Admission is free and free.
For its part, Río Negro celebrates the National Gulf National Festival in Las Grutas. On this occasion it will be from 8 to 11 and will cover different sports, theatrical and cinematographic activities, in addition to the participation of various artists and the choice of the National Queen of the Blue Gulf. Other classic events of this party are the blessing of the sea and a salmonada in which the most expert filteros in the region demonstrate how this product is worked, sustenance and pillar of local production.
More authentic trips
According to data from the Booking.com hotels and travel “33% seek to relive local customs during their trips”the company points out, according to an investigation on predictions for the trips of 2025. Thus, spiritual and connection practices with nature, such as that which celebrates the Chaya party, resonate with 40% of travelers, which They seek experiences of well -being and personal transformation.
As bonus, this type of trip also allows to unite different generations, from grandparents to children, in the grace of sharing Argentine traditions. This emphasizes 38% of respondents who claim to prioritize experiences that include the whole family.
Tourism that Enriqueza, which allows you to share, to connect to the most native and genuine of the country. The National and Provincial Festivities gather all that and February has a full agenda.
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