Andean Patagonia

The rupture of Perito Moreno Glacier

A natural phenomenon that has already become one of Patagonia's most sought after, yet unpredictable experience: Perito Moreno glacier's rupture What is the process like ? Lake Argentino, in which Perito Moreno Glacier is set, has many branches. Two of them, Sur...

Rafting, paragliding, trekking and more in Bariloche

Besides classic excursions, there is much more to do at Bariloche: -4 Tracker rides: It is possible to hire excursions with a driver as well as do them on your own, but in an organized fashion. Best seasons are summer...

Route 40, pure adventure

Route 40: The Backbone of Argentina Few roads in the world boast the mystique and sheer scale of National Route 40. Stretching over 3,100 miles (5,100 kilometers) from north to south, this legendary road doesn't just cross Argentina—it forms the...

Mount Fitz Roy

Mt. Fitz Roy is one of the most appreciated peaks by mountaineers worldwide. Its altitude is 3,405 m. Mount Fitz Roy original name is Chaltén, that in Tehuelche dialect means "smoking mountain". This is due to a rare aeolic phenomenon...

Patagonian Weather and Climate Chart

Please bear in mind that our summer starts December 21st. Area North Atlantic South Atlantic Tierra del Fuego The Glaciers Northern Lakes Negro river Upper Valley and Neuquén Rio Negro Province (south) Features In this zone western winds predominate and,...

Mud Therapy at Copahue Hot Springs

Dr Hugo Torres tells us about mud therapy as a treatment for rheumatic and skin diseases. It is developed in the wonderful Copahue Hot Springs, in the north of the Province of Neuquén, a location that also offers many tourism...

Trekking in Neuquén

CHOS MALAL It is a small town in northern Neuquén. Due to its vicinity to volcanoes, it is very attractive for those enjoying adventure in nature. Tromen Volcano: 45 km. from the city. Access by routes 2 and 37. Its...

Trekking in Río Negro

BARILOCHE This is the city with the better tourist infrastructure within Patagonia, and trekking is one of the attractive alternatives it features. A number of marvelous mountains, in many cases with shelters where you can spend the night or simply...

Hiking in Patagonia: the Santa Cruz province

This province in Argentina offers many epic sites for hiking lovers and also offers the opportunity of mountain climbing for the more adventurous souls El Chaltén (Mt. Fitz Roy) The town of El Chaltén is rightly called the capital of...

Mirador del Viento Lookout Point

The Mirador del Viento is part of the viewpoints circuit in Villa Traful. It is one of the most traditional and it has walkways and balconies that invite you to enjoy a memorable "postcard" of the lake. It is located...

Negro and Monje Hills

Ideal for trekkers, this 9 hours long excursion of medium difficulty offers the possibility to access matchless panoramic viewpoints from where you can see landscapes of both Argentina and Chile. The trail to Cerro Black, even if you only do...

Ñivinco Fall and Pichi Traful

The Ñivinco waterfall is another of the secret beauties of these forests. Although is not part of the traditional visits in the area, it is well worth a short detour to get to it. You leave on route 65 towards...

Las Mellizas Lagoon and Cave Paintings

As a hidden beauty, Las Mellizas lagoons and the overhanging with cave paintings can only be accessed on foot or on horseback. And this, after a navigation to the other side of the lake. It is a full day excursion....

Submerged forest and Grotto of the Virgin

A subjugating and disturbing landscape: a forest of cypresses submerged in the clear waters of Lake Traful. To be able see this almost supernatural spectacle it is necessary to make a navigation on Lake Traful. And that's the best part...

Villa Traful

This small mountain village, located in the heart of Nahuel Huapi National Park, at the shores of Lake Traful, is still a virgin land that invites you to explore the infinite Patagonian forest. This village was born in the first...

Coa Co and Co Lemu waterfalls

A walk of about 40 minutes will take you to find these hidden waterfalls in the forest. If you want you can then go down to Lake Traful and visit Puerto Arrayan. Coa Co The first tranche is made in vehicle,...

Batea Mahuida Volcano

A snow park in winter and a viewpoints tour in summer, Batea Mahuida volcano is one of the must-sees of Villa Pehuenia Moquehue. The volcano is located in lands that belong to a Mapuche community known as Puel. Nowadays they have...

Path to the Los Coihues’ Peninsula

A good presentation tour for the Villa and its surroundings. It can be made by walking and it's accessible to everyone. This is a 6,500 m tour that starts on the beach across the Hostería del Lago Aluminé (an inn). You...

Ride to Angostura

La Angostura is the place where the lakes Aluminé and Moquehue meet. A beautiful ride near the Villa, that you can continue until the border crossing point Icalma. The tour starts leaving the Villa westbound; 4 Km away is the “Las...

Villa Pehuenia

Small but very cozy, Villa Pehuenia Moquehue is located on the north bank of Lake Aluminé, close to its union with Lake Moquehue. A postcard environment surrounds it: lakes, mountains, forests and small beaches of volcanic sand. The Aluminé beach...

Perito Moreno

This little town is located in the Northwest of the Province of Santa Cruz and is the Archaeological Capital of Santa Cruz. It was populated in 1890 with Spanish, English, Arab, Italian families and old settlers of the area involved...

Hands Cave Paintings Provincial Park

An excursion through the wild Patagonia to know the amazing Pinturas River Canyon and the famous Cave of the Hands On July 13, 2020, the Province of Santa Cruz accepted the donation from the Rewilding Argentina Foundation of the lands...

Natural Protected Area System Domuyo

A protected area for species of "Estepa Altoandina" pre-Hispanic archaeological sites and the ecosystem of volcanic hot springs that, among other facts, allows the existence of a special algae that survives in very high temperatures. The landscape of the area shows...

Andacollo and Huingan Có

Heading northwest of Chos Malal, approximately 40 km, you will find these two towns which lie only 5 km apart from each other. Andacollo is a name given by Chilean miners to honor their protector virgin . It comes from...

Epu Lauquen (or Lafquen) Lagoons

Its name means “two lagoons” and it refers to the Superior and Inferior Lagoons, that are the first and the ones with the easiest access of this system that involves four lagoons (or five, depending on whether you count Vaca...