Field of the Sky [Campo del Cielo] and Sáenz Peña
In Chaco, discover a place to watch outer space, and another to dive into healing waters.
Do you feel like experiencing strong sensations? The province of Chaco has proposals that will surprise you. Visit the provincial park called Pigüen N’onaxa, which in the language of the Tobas means "Field of the Sky ". Tour this mythical place where hundreds of meteors fell about six thousand years ago. A cult site for scientists all over the world. The home of legends passed down through generations because of this unique event in the history of mankind. Come and discover them.
And from the emotion of experiencing outer space, dive into the charm of relaxation. Visit the city of Sáenz Peña and find out why it is called "The Thermal city". Get renewed energies in its healing waters, rich in medicinal properties. Enjoy saunas and Turkish baths, massage and aesthetic treatments. Indulge yourself and choose first-class proposals in accommodation, food and other services. Well-being is waiting for you in Chaco.
Geographic location: Presidencia Roque Sáenz Peña, in the province of Chaco.
How to get there: from the capital of Chaco, via Ruta Nacional 16 (173 km). Another way to access the city of Roque Sáenz Peña is via Ruta Nacional 95, which connects the city to the Province of Formosa in the North and with Santa Fe in the South.
Climate: Subtropical and humid, with no dry season. In winter, the temperature can drop below 5°C. In summer, highs are over 44ºC.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
What to do: Visit the “Field of the Sky” [Campo del Cielo] Scientific and Educational Park in Las Víboras district, 15 km south of Gancedo and 350 km away from Resistencia. In Presidencia Sáenz Peña, visit the Historical Museum, where ancient objects and fossils are exhibited, such as a glyptodon shell and a number of meteors, which stand out among its valuable pieces.
Tips: Check the condition of the road that connects Presidencia Saénz Peña with Campo del Cielo.