Andes Mountain Range

Ciudad de Esquel (photo: Jorge González)

The Andes Mountain Range is one of the most popular in the Province of Chubut. In addition to far-famed Route 40, the 42° parallel Andean Shire and Los Alerces Shire (where the National Park bearing the same name is located), several cities of high tourist significance, such as Lago Puelo (which shares scenery with its sister El Bolsón, in Río Negro), Esquel and Welsh Trevelin are located in the area. All of them offer the chance to enjoy majestic lakes and crystal-clear rivers that wind across forests and mountains, ideal settings for various outdoor adventure activities.

Tours and Activities

Puelo Blue

One of the most beautiful lakes in Patagonia. We discovered all its beauty on board the Juana de Arco.

Corcovado, Cradle of Rafting

The Corcovado River is the perfect site to become protagonists of a thrilling activity that is gaining more and more enthusiasts. The memorable beauty of Nature accompanies the river.

Exploring Trevelin on Horseback

Without haste and on the rump of a mountain horse, riders can fully enjoy the valley sheltering the City of Trevelin. It is a good time to listen to stories about the Welsh pioneers...

Leleque Museum, History of Patagonia

The museum, located in the Benetton estancia, rescues Pablo Korchenewski’s collection, an old settler passionate for these lands.

Excursion to Piedra Parada in Esquel

A place no other: a stone rising over 200 meters above the steppe is the perfect excuse for a ride and –why not?-for a dose of adventure.

Lago Puelo National Park

This is an invitation to visit the Lago Puelo National Park, which protects local endangered species as well as the beautiful lake after which it has been named.

Los Altares Valley in Esquel

In the middle of the Patagonian high plateau, we find the place known as Valle de los Altares (Altars Valley). Huge cliffs emerge from the soil in order to be admired by tourists who pass by.