The Old Patagonian Express Railway adds yet another attraction to its tourist circuit. On one hot January afternoon, the passengers who had boarded the train looked out their windows and saw a group of men on horseback, with their faces masked...
Nibepo Aike is a historical place, founded at the beginning of the 20 th century, situated in an unbeatable spot, on the margins of Lake Argentino. It is a full day excursion, covering the roads of the steppe, with a view...
It is 131 km of asphalt. A few years ago this stretch of the journey was traveled on National Route 258. Ancient Route 40, passes for Pilcaniyeu, Las Bayas and El Maitén. It is a desolate journey, passing through the...
Leaving Esquel, south of the 43rd Parallel, Route 40 follows the ancient path of “rastrillada tehuelche”. This is the territory of the steppe, with small fresh water sources called “mallines” in the language of Mapuche aborigines, which have a vibrant...
The Argentine Patagonia is located in the south of the American continent. It extends from the Colorado River to Tierra del Fuego. Its topography can be compared to gigantic stairs with the highest step being the Andean Range, then descending...
In order to go to Los Antiguos, one must travel 60km on asphalt towards the mountain range, along the south shore of the beautiful Lake Buenos Aires. After traveling for about 10km from Perito Moreno you can already begin to...
Within a few Kilometers of leaving Río Mayo we enter the province of Santa Cruz.The road is well marked, but the 125 km stretch is unpaved for 112 km and lacks services. The trip continues to pass through the steppes. This...
In the last few decades, Argentine Patagonia has experienced an unprecedented real estate boom. Many rich personalities have acquired huge estancias, great mansions and built unbelievable houses. Villa La Angostura is one of these sought after places by magnates, artists, politicians...
A day trip that combines a visit to Martillo Island Penguin Rookery with Estancia Harberton, the first settlement in Tierra del Fuego Island. This excursion is long—6 to 9 hours—but worth it. First, you head east where you will pass...
Continuing along this solitary stretch of Route 40 we begin to be able to see guanacos (large mammals similar to llamas) and ñandúes (large birds similar to ostriches) grazing in the distance. There are only 3 km of asphalt on...
It is 128km of gravel road in good condition from Perito Moreno to Bajo Caracoles. Bajo Caracoles is not interesting from a tourist standpoint, but it must be mentioned as a resting point and as a place to purchase provisions...
Here, the road passes through the meseta between the rivers Genoa and Appeleg, following the ancient paths of the Tehuelches. It is a journey of 180 km in total, 144 are paved and there are 36 unpaved. There are service...
The visit to Estancia Harberton is of great historical value. Estancia Harberton was founded in 1886 by the Anglican missionary Thomas Bridges. It is located 85 km. Ushuaia, eastbound. It is accessible by land through National Route N º 3...
Route 40 continues southward, passing Tres Lagos (Three Lakes), 200 km from Gregores. A little after Tres Lagos we meet up with Provincial Route 23 which can take us to El Chaltén, National Capital of Trekking. This route borders Lake Viedma...
In order to get to the Cueva de las Manos you must travel 160 km south. The road is gravel but well-maintained. If you plan to visit either El Chaltén or El Calafate, it is advisable to leave this excursion...
The estancias in the northern area of Tierra del Fuego are a clear exponent of the economic development of the region and its historical evolution. The most widely known is "María Behety", 18 km. from Río Grande by a gravel road. It...