Villa Regina

Villa Regina stands at km 1100 of National Route 22, at the eastern edge of the Alto Valle, at the foot of the northern plateau and 250 metres above sea level. With 33,034 residents (2022 census), it is one of Patagonia’s leading fruit-growing towns: its area produces over 25% of the region’s apples and over 32% of its pears. It is also known as the Pearl of the Valley.

Things to do

• Isla 58: an island on the Negro River with forest walks, canoeing, cycling and a riverside area with barbecue grills. It is the finish of one stage of the Negro River Regatta.
• The northern bluffs: trails leaving from downtown to explore canyons on foot or by bike, and to watch birds and the night sky.
• Pears, Apples and Wine Route: visits to farms, packing sheds, juice and cider factories and wineries, with tastings of fruit, preserves and wine.
• Provincial Grape Harvest Festival: Villa Regina is its home.

Getting here

Along National Route 22. Chichinales is 13 km to the east; to the west, a few kilometres apart, come General Enrique Godoy, Ingeniero Huergo and Mainqué.

Its name

It honours Regina Pacini, opera singer and wife of President Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear.

Distances: Km 1100 of National Route 22, eastern end of the Alto Valle