Monta�as Region
The Montañas region makes up the western area of Martazuela and is home to the country's only mountain range, Cordillera Cortéz. These mountains make the region especially popular among hikers,climbers and just regular tourists. Montañas was also the primary scene of the Martazuelan Gold Rush and the region's capital of La Puebla almost appeared overnight because of it. The region is also one of the largest in the country but is the least populated and poorest of the regions.
The regional flag
Location of Montañas within Martazuela
La Puebla
Montañas' capital, La Puebla primarily serves as a base camp for tourists wishing to explore the nearby Cortéz Mountains. However, La Puebla is also one of the smallest regional capital's and is essentially no more than a small town. The town boasts numerous hotels and shops catering to tourists but does not have much in terms of entertainment with the exception of the Museo Cortéz which is housed in one of the oldest buildings in the town and displays the history of the Montañas region. Although La Puebla is considerably isolated in the country there are numerous ways to get to the town. These include by air to the small airport, Aeropuerto las Montañas. Various airlines offer flights to most of the major cities in the country and there is a weekly flight to Montevideo in Uruguay.The airport also has a helipad which offers flights into the mountains. By rail, one can take a train to the city of Paraquéz then transfer onto the Paraquéz-La Puebla train. By bus, although the slowest way to travel to the town and fairly dangerous due to the poor mountain roads it is also the cheapest. MartaBus offers routes daily from Paraquéz and Santo Fidel and a weekly route from Valperegas.
An example of the typical architecture of La Puebla.
The centre of the regional government, Casa de las Montañas.
the Hospital de Santa Teresa is the main hospital in the Montañas region. It is one of the few hospitals in the region and frequently has to take in airlifted victims from the mountains.
La Puebla's Centro Comercial(shopping centre)
The Mercado Central(Central Market) unlike the nearby outdoor shopping mall offers things such as traditional handicrafts,local food,groceries and numerous other merchandise. Due to its central location it is also a popular meeting place for locals. The large building on the right is a hotel.
Estación La Puebla is the primary rail gateway to the region. A daily train service is operated to the city of Paraquéz in the Santa Maria region.
Monte Alvarez
Monte Alvarez is the country's largest mountain.
The Argentinian camp near the mountain's peak.
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