Volkswagen Beetle caravan to drive through Buenos Aires

On June 19, the fourth VWondio Día Mundial will take place in Buenos Aires, with dozens of Volkswagen Beetles (Escarabajo) driving in a caravan through the city's main streets. The event starts at 8:00 PM at the Galileo Galilei Planetarium in Palermo, with the caravan departing at 9:00 PM. The route includes Figueroa Alcorta Avenue, Monroe, Libertador Avenue, 9 de Julio Avenue, Colón Theatre, Obelisk, Corrientes Avenue, Puerto Madero, Casa Rosada, and Costanera. Organizers include the Volkswagen classic fan community and clubs such as Sumando Volkswagens.

Councilor Mariano Puig has submitted a draft ordinance to the Municipal Council creating the 'Esperanza Turismo Rodante' program. The initiative aims to position Esperanza as a strategic destination for motorhomes and itinerant tourism, leveraging its location, road connectivity, and local services. The project includes feasibility studies for temporary parking and services for motorhomes, as well as partnerships with clubs, campsites, and gas stations. Puig stated that each motorhome stop generates economic activity through fuel, food, and retail spending.

On Saturday, June 20, owners of the Fiat 600 ('Fitito') will gather in a caravan to the Luján Basilica to celebrate Argentina's Flag Day. Organizers — the collector group 'Fiat 600 Los Hermanos' — invite all owners and enthusiasts to join the run, carrying Argentine flags. The meeting point is at the YPF station in General Rodríguez (Acceso Oeste) at 11:30 AM. The event combines tradition, patriotism, and passion for one of Argentina's most iconic cars.

Marcelo Torres from Mendoza, Argentina, drove over 13,000 km in a motorhome from Mendoza to Kansas City to fulfill a travel promise made to his deceased wife. He departed alone on May 5, crossed borders and vandalism incidents over a month, arriving on June 8. The journey will continue to Dallas and Miami, following the Argentine national team.

Arrecifes is hosting a caravan of about 20 motorhomes, campers, and travel trailers from the Ranchomóvil Club Argentino de Buenos Aires this long weekend. On Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the vehicles will be displayed on Rivadavia Street, which will be closed to traffic. After touring the city center, participants will move to the railway station and then settle at the Acampar campsite.

The Belgian Van Reempts family's world tour is halted by a persistent dashboard error in their MAN camper. Local garages and Bosch Engineering could not fix the issue. The family has contacted Belgian and German authorities for help; the manufacturer suggests driving 860 km to a Volkswagen service center.