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Patagonian authorities ban motorhome parking and issue heavy fines

22.02.2026 16:40 1 min 1 source
minutoneuquen.com SPA
Patagonian authorities ban motorhome parking and issue heavy fines
Original source: minutoneuquen.com

Authorities in several cities in Argentine Patagonia have begun banning motorhome parking and issuing fines. In Villa La Angostura, a motorhome owner was fined 145,000 pesos, with threats of the penalty rising to 450,000 pesos. Groups of motorhome travelers are preparing a formal request to legislators to create regulated rest areas.

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Patagonian authorities ban motorhome parking and issue heavy fines

22.02.2026 minutoneuquen.com SPA Original source

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