Argentine man charged with smuggling motorhome

The town of Realicó in La Pampa province will host the second edition of the Motorhome Gathering from August 14 to 17. More than 200 participants from 15 provinces, including Buenos Aires and Patagonia, are expected. Organizers highlight the growth of this travel style and its impact on local economies.

A draft ordinance in Paraná's Deliberative Council aims to regulate tourism in RVs, motorhomes, campers, and travel trailers. The plan includes designating public areas for camping and overnight stays, equipping them with basic infrastructure (drinking water, electricity, toilets, showers, effluent treatment, waste management), and installing signage. Proposed camping sites include Camping Toma Nueva, the Botanical Park, and Nuevo Humberto Cayetano Varisco Park; overnight areas include Monumento a Urquiza, Plaza Mujeres Entrerrianas, Balneario Thompson, and Parque Urquiza. Users must register in advance, prove vehicle safety compliance, and pay a usage fee via the Mi Paraná app. Maximum stay is 7 business days in camping areas (one extension allowed) and 3 business days in overnight areas (one extension allowed). Violations may result in fines and vehicle removal.

From September 25 to 27, the first motorhome gathering will take place at the Prof. Daniel Heidenreich Municipal Sports Center. The event includes tejo and newcom tournaments with prizes, plus recreational activities for all ages. Registration costs 35,000 Argentine pesos per motorhome, payable by bank transfer or at the municipal treasury office.

A motorhome owned by tourists visiting relatives in Lago Puelo caught fire early Thursday. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby cabins. Missing items were found inside the vehicle, prompting a theft complaint. Police, forensic experts, and prosecutors are investigating the cause of the fire and its possible link to the reported theft.

The Municipal Bank of Rosario has launched an online auction of used city buses with starting prices from 8 million pesos. Interested parties must register on the bank's platform and provide a bid guarantee. The buses are reported to be in good condition and suitable for conversion into motorhomes, mobile offices, or food units. The auction is conducted entirely online, with each lot including technical details and photos.

Meteorologist José Bianco, after 17 years at TN, now travels in a converted bus, saw the Northern Lights in Norway, and continues weather forecasts on radio.