Things to do in Esquel

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Contemplative Tourism

La Trochita Patagonian Express

Nostalgia and history gather at Esquel on the circuit covered by the old Patagonian express known as La Trochita, a true emblem of the region.

Archaeology

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.

Rafting

Rafting on the Corcovado River

The Corcovado River is a splendid destination for rafting lovers. Its mighty waters provide a perfect setting for descents in the gomones.

The Province of Chubut encloses two very contrasting scenes highly coveted by tourists coming from big cities: the mountain and the sea. In addition, it guarantees an endless variety of tourist attractions.

Museums

Leleque Museum, History of Patagonia

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

Contemplative Tourism

Esquel over 100 Years Old

The proposal was simple but attractive and interesting. We were supposed to start a search for old lifestyles to see what things were a long time ago.

Contemplative Tourism

International Pass from Trevelin to Futaleufú

A ride from Trevelín leads us to see the natural wonders of its surroundings and, after crossing onto the Chilean side, to visit the picturesque City of Futaleufú.

Contemplative Tourism

Los Alerces National Park and Lake Futalaufquen

We visited Los Alerces National Park and sailed its lakes on a boat tour.

Contemplative Tourism

A Ride to Trevelin and its Surroundings

This community which treasures its Welsh settlement past and lets visitors explore the sceneries around it lies only 25 kilometers away from Esquel.

Climbing

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.

HydrotherapyContemplative TourismFishing

Chaitén after the Volcanic Eruption

The city hit by the eruption of the Chaitén Volcano struggled against the consequences and began its slow recovery with the aim of fostering visits to its magical forests and its natural hot springs.

Ski & Snowboard

La Hoya Ski Resort

La Hoya is located only 13 km. away from Esquel City, at 1.200 mts. above sea level and at 2.150 mts. in the white tops of the mountains. The ski center has a surface to ski of 60 hectares with...