Allen, human settlement in Argentina
Allen is a city in Río Negro Province in northern Patagonia, situated on the edge of the Alto Valle, a wide valley carved by the Río Negro river. Located about 6 kilometers south of the barda, a tall ridge marking the valley's northern boundary, the city is surrounded by fruit orchards and agricultural land.
Allen was founded in 1910 during Argentina's expansion into Patagonia and the Conquista del Desierto, which brought settlers from Mendoza and Buenos Aires to the region. The construction of a railway linking Bahía Blanca to Zapala enabled trade and travel, while pioneers like the Piñeiro Sorondo brothers established orchards and research centers for fruit and grape cultivation.
Allen hosts the National Pear Festival each January, celebrating the region's fruit heritage with parades, concerts, and local food specialties. The community maintains strong ties to its Italian and Spanish immigrant roots through regular gatherings and events that honor these traditions.
Allen sits about 6 kilometers west of General Roca and is easily reached via National Route 22, which carries buses and traffic through the city. The town has a relaxed pace that suits walking and cycling, with parks, riverfront access, and dining options at local grills and cafes spread along main roads.
The Piñeiro Sorondo brothers, early pioneers, did more than plant orchards: they established weather stations and research centers for fruit and grape cultivation, making Allen a hub of agricultural innovation in the region. This scientific approach to fruit growing shaped the Alto Valle's development.
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