Sarmiento and Surroundings: Dinosaur Park, Playa Otron and Nature Reserve

Sarmiento offers several clearly distinct themes to consider when choosing a destination: life-size dinosaur replicas, an educational park, Balneario Playa Otron on Lago Musters, as well as cycling and mountain biking. Nearby, you’ll find the Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento nature reserve. When looking for a hotel, this distinction can help you plan your stay around what Sarmiento has to offer and a trip south of town.

Dinosaurs and the Educational Park

The Parque Temático de Dinosaurios de Sarmiento features eleven life-size replicas of the region’s most important dinosaurs. For travelers who want to include depictions of dinosaurs in their stay, the park is a specific place to visit in Sarmiento.

Parque Dr. Rubén Martínez has a different focus: it was created for educational purposes. Visits to the park are organized as guided tours through the municipal tourism office. If you plan to visit, confirm the arrangements with the office before your trip. The two parks therefore differ in their thematic focus: one features dinosaur replicas, while the other is focused on education.

The Nature Reserve South of Sarmiento

The 1,832-hectare Bosque Petrificado Sarmiento is a nature reserve established in 1970, located 30 kilometers south of Sarmiento. It is therefore nearby and should be distinguished as a separate destination from the attractions in Sarmiento.

The nature reserve has a visitor center and a 2.4-kilometer circular trail with several viewpoints.

The Lake, Cycling and Handicrafts

On Lago Musters, Balneario Playa Otron is one of Sarmiento’s visitor attractions. This gives the lake theme a specific name and geographic location. Cycling and mountain biking are also visitor activities; both add active pursuits to the options alongside visiting the parks. If you take these activities into account when choosing a destination, you can consider Sarmiento for more than just its parks. Playa Otron is a specific destination on Lago Musters; cycling and mountain biking are activities in Sarmiento. This gives you different types of attractions to choose from when planning your trip: a named place by the lake or active pursuits. You can tailor your choice to whether you’d rather visit a particular place or take part in an activity.

A center for market vendors and artisans is also among the attractions. This broadens the range of themes to include a connection to market vendors and artisans.

Choose Your Accommodation Based on the Places You Plan to Visit

This can help you decide whether to focus on attractions in town or also include a nearby destination in your travel plans. Compare the locations of the places you plan to visit with the themes that matter most for your stay.

For the broader travel overview: Sarmiento Department.