Laguna de Gómez natural Park, Nature park in Junín, Argentina
Laguna de Gómez natural park covers more than 200 hectares along 3 kilometres of the southeastern arm of Laguna de Gómez, much of it wooded. It lies 11 kilometres from Junín's centre, reached by a paved road whose final stretch passes weekend-house neighbourhoods. The grounds hold restaurants, kiosks, changing rooms, grills, a chapel, medical assistance and a tourist information centre.
In 1972, the lake became the site of Argentina's first Six Hours of Motorboat Racing competition, establishing it as a milestone in national water sports history. This event put the location on the map as a center for motorized water sport activities.
The park hosts the Provincial Pejerrey Festival, a fishing celebration that draws enthusiasts from surrounding regions and has become a cornerstone of local traditions. Visitors can experience how the community gathers around this popular fishing season and its associated festivities.
Access is by a paved road from Junín, about 11 km from the centre, with the final stretch passing weekend-house neighbourhoods; the park lies 8 km from Route 7. The grounds cover over 200 hectares along 3 km of the lake's southeastern arm and are being expanded. Camping is allowed in several sectors, with six public bath pavilions with showers and more than 300 grills.
The Gliding Club beside the park hosted the first World Gliding Championship held in South America in 1963. From there, glider and light aircraft flights pass over the lagoon and the city of Junín. Across from it stands the Auto Moto Club, home of the Eusebio Marcilla racetrack.
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