The La Tortuga Alegre camping site, located in the Perilago of Salto Grande, has returned to state control following the completion of an administrative and judicial process. Governor Rogelio Frigerio visited the property, which belongs to the Mixed Technical Commission (CTM) and is leased to the province for administration for tourism purposes.
Frigerio highlighted that the recovery of the property was an essential measure after years of deterioration and mismanagement. Describing the previous situation of the site, he commented that they were recovering it "after more than 20 years of occupation and abandonment in the hands of opportunists, generally friends of the power of the day." He assured that the central objective is to restore and improve the space, indicating that they are going to "enhance its value, just as we are enhancing the rest of the tourist jewels of Concordia."
The governor also highlighted the strategic importance of La Tortuga Alegre for provincial tourism, especially in relation to dorado sport fishing, an activity in which his administration is "investing heavily." He recalled that, to boost the sector, they have implemented a law to prohibit the commercialization of the dorado, because they understand that this activity has "enormous potential to attract more tourists to our province." The leader expressed confidence that the recovery of the space will favor the "growth and influx of people coming to fish for dorado."
Accompanying the governor were the mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué; the Secretary General of the Government, Mauricio Colello; and the president of the Salto Grande Development Corporation (Codesal), Eduardo Cristina. The visit took place after the completion of the administrative and judicial process that allowed the La Tortuga Alegre camping site, located in the Perilago of Salto Grande, to return to state control.
For his part, Colello said regarding the camping site: "We hope we can get it ready as soon as possible and that it is open to everyone."
In that sense, he highlighted that "the idea is, as we do with everything, to work together with the private sector." He added that "due to the governor's initiative, we are constantly sitting down with the private sector to knock on doors, see what they need, and join efforts, so that this can once again be a tourist jewel as it once was and stop being a monument to neglect," he concluded.
HISTORIC DAY
Mayor Azcué highlighted the importance of the step taken by the Provincial Government, remarking that it is "a historic day for Concordia, the region, and the province. This was achieved after two years of work and a firm political decision. It hurt us a lot to see how this place deteriorated over the years."
Azcué maintained that "there is much to be done; we have the hope that when there is honesty, work, and decision, these jewels that belong to everyone can be recovered."
At the time, Eduardo Cristina pointed out that the preparation of places like La Tortuga Alegre "is a cause for joy for the people of Concordia and Entre Ríos." He emphasized that this achievement comes after the agency under his charge faced serious administrative irregularities. Regarding its authorization, Cristina clarified that the preparation is still pending and that the opening to the public will take place when the justice system determines it and the property is in condition. The main objective is to provide security to visitors, so that campers, tourists, and fishermen "feel truly protected and cared for." In addition, he reported that, for the moment, the management of La Tortuga Alegre will be in charge of Codesal, although public tenders will be held for the supply and canteen services.
The conflict had originated due to the irregular occupation of the camping site, in response to which the province filed an eviction lawsuit against the occupants. In December 2024, the Civil and Commercial Court No. 4 of Concordia ordered the immediate eviction and restitution of the property to the provincial State. The ruling was confirmed by the Civil and Commercial Chamber of Concordia, leaving the judgment firm and consolidating the recovery of the La Tortuga Alegre camping site for the society of Entre Ríos.
Frigerio highlighted that the recovery of the property was an essential measure after years of deterioration and mismanagement. Describing the previous situation of the site, he commented that they were recovering it "after more than 20 years of occupation and abandonment in the hands of opportunists, generally friends of the power of the day." He assured that the central objective is to restore and improve the space, indicating that they are going to "enhance its value, just as we are enhancing the rest of the tourist jewels of Concordia."
The governor also highlighted the strategic importance of La Tortuga Alegre for provincial tourism, especially in relation to dorado sport fishing, an activity in which his administration is "investing heavily." He recalled that, to boost the sector, they have implemented a law to prohibit the commercialization of the dorado, because they understand that this activity has "enormous potential to attract more tourists to our province." The leader expressed confidence that the recovery of the space will favor the "growth and influx of people coming to fish for dorado."
Accompanying the governor were the mayor of Concordia, Francisco Azcué; the Secretary General of the Government, Mauricio Colello; and the president of the Salto Grande Development Corporation (Codesal), Eduardo Cristina. The visit took place after the completion of the administrative and judicial process that allowed the La Tortuga Alegre camping site, located in the Perilago of Salto Grande, to return to state control.
For his part, Colello said regarding the camping site: "We hope we can get it ready as soon as possible and that it is open to everyone."
In that sense, he highlighted that "the idea is, as we do with everything, to work together with the private sector." He added that "due to the governor's initiative, we are constantly sitting down with the private sector to knock on doors, see what they need, and join efforts, so that this can once again be a tourist jewel as it once was and stop being a monument to neglect," he concluded.
HISTORIC DAY
Mayor Azcué highlighted the importance of the step taken by the Provincial Government, remarking that it is "a historic day for Concordia, the region, and the province. This was achieved after two years of work and a firm political decision. It hurt us a lot to see how this place deteriorated over the years."
Azcué maintained that "there is much to be done; we have the hope that when there is honesty, work, and decision, these jewels that belong to everyone can be recovered."
At the time, Eduardo Cristina pointed out that the preparation of places like La Tortuga Alegre "is a cause for joy for the people of Concordia and Entre Ríos." He emphasized that this achievement comes after the agency under his charge faced serious administrative irregularities. Regarding its authorization, Cristina clarified that the preparation is still pending and that the opening to the public will take place when the justice system determines it and the property is in condition. The main objective is to provide security to visitors, so that campers, tourists, and fishermen "feel truly protected and cared for." In addition, he reported that, for the moment, the management of La Tortuga Alegre will be in charge of Codesal, although public tenders will be held for the supply and canteen services.
The conflict had originated due to the irregular occupation of the camping site, in response to which the province filed an eviction lawsuit against the occupants. In December 2024, the Civil and Commercial Court No. 4 of Concordia ordered the immediate eviction and restitution of the property to the provincial State. The ruling was confirmed by the Civil and Commercial Chamber of Concordia, leaving the judgment firm and consolidating the recovery of the La Tortuga Alegre camping site for the society of Entre Ríos.