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Cerro de la Cruz and vividly depicting the Conquest of the Desert, Mapuche Legends,
Christian themes and indigenous history.
Trout Fishing
FISHING
(AR$75/250/350 per day/week/season)
The area around Junín is prime country for trout
fishing, and the Río Aluminé, north of Junín, is an especially choice area. Catch-and-re-
lease is obligatory. Fishing permits are available through the tourist office.
Ciclismo Mavi
BICYCLE RENTAL
(Felix San Martín 415;
9am-1pm & 3-6pm)
Rents mountain bikes for AR$20/100 per hour/
day.
Tours
Picurú Turismo
TOUR
( 02792-492829;
www.picuruturismo.tur.ar
; Coronel Suárez 371; 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm
& 4-7pm Sat)
Recommended tour operator for trips into Parque Nacional Lanín and tours
of Mapuche communities.
Festivals & Events
In January the
Feria y Exposición Ganadera
displays the best of local cattle, horses,
sheep, poultry and rabbits. There are also exhibitions of horsemanship, as well as local
crafts exhibits, but this is the
estanciero's
(
estancia
owner's) show.
In July, the Mapuche celebrate their crafts skills with the
Semana de Artesanía -
Aborígen
.
The
National Trout Festival
takes place in November.
Sleeping
High season coincides with fishing season (November through April); during low season,
prices are lower than those that are quoted here.
Tromen Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 02972-491498;
www.hosteltromen.com.ar
; Lonquimay 195; dm/d AR$60/180; )
Junin's
coziest hostel is set in a converted family home at the southern end of town. Double
