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In the southeast angle of Chubut’s province, over the windy shore of the San Jorge Gulf, Comodoro Rivadavia finds its location. It is the most important city in the region. As a modern city, it is enough to tour around…
To visit Ushuaia means to reach the very End of the World Where is Ushuaia? Ushuaia is located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego Island, and surrounded by the Martial Mounts.…
Sierra Grande is located in the southeast of the province of Río Negro, on route 3 and at 1270 km. from Buenos Aires. Its population is approximately 15,000 and its origins date back to 1890 when served as a post…
Founded in 1897, this little town is placed in the southern center of the Province of Chubut, 145 Km. from Comodoro Rivadavia. Located between Colhué-Huapi and Musters Lakes (suitable spots to practice water sports, sport fishing), its valley is irrigated…
Did you know there is a sea resort in Patagonia, on the Atlantic Ocean which has got the warmest waters in Argentina? Come and discover Las Grutas with us. Know how to get there and its attractions. Las Grutas is…
Mendoza is one of the most beautiful and looked after cities in Argentina It is the tourist capital of the region of Cuyo and is a destination to visit all year round. Mountains, wine, scenery and cultural life make Mendoza…
Viedma and Patagones are two sister cities that despite being in different provinces, they function as a unit. A haven of green, a majestic river, the nearby sea, all that makes this corner of northern Patagonia a real gem. You…
El Chaltén, a new mecca for adventure tourism, is one of the youngest towns in Argentina. El Chaltén's stable population comes from all over the world and multiplies every year. Many came just to "spend the summer" and ended up…
You can access the Port of San Julían through National Route No. 3 that flows into the town’s center by a 5 km connection. This traditional port settlement of Patagonia has the charm of simpleness. Its large coast is always…
This city with a population of 107,000 is the capital of the Province of Santa Cruz. Sitting on the Gallegos river, it was first named San Alfonso but the El Cano Armada in 1526. The origin of the present name…
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…
The Iguazú Falls, along with the Perito Moreno Glacier, are the greatest tourist icons in Argentina. Iguazú... "big waters". Waterfalls... a roar that breaks the air from miles away. Jungle... the sounds of wild animals and the backdrop of verdant…
Bariloche is the gateway city to the Andean lakes district in Argentine Patagonia Bariloche and its surrounding mountains mesmerize tourists as soon as they arrive. An almost endless succession of pristine lakes and fairytale woodlands nearby make this an unquestionable…
“I-Keu-Khon”, “place of the old”: this is the name given by the Tehuelches to this magical valley. It is situated on the South margin of Lake Buenos Aires, by Los Antiguos river. It was deemed sacred by the old Tehuelches, one…
The excursion to El Bolsón starts at Bariloche, driving southbound along route 258 (all paved). Duration: all day You follow the shores of lakes Gutiérrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo, and go through La Veranada and Pampa del Toro area. On the…
" You will feel the magic of being the first one to arrive ” says one of the tourism brochures, and it is the truth. This applies to many places in Patagonia, but it is particularly appropriate for Northern Neuquén. To say that…
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…
Trevelin means "mill town" in Welsh. This statement perfectly serves as an introduction to this lovely place; a small town populated by the Welsh and its descendants in Patagonia, built around the first flour mill in the region. Trevelin was…
Along 90 km. on National Route 22 and following the Negro River, you find the most populated and developed Patagonian region. The population in this area reaches 250,000 people that added to the city of Neuquén and vicinity reaches almost…
In indigenous language, Salta means “the very beautiful”. And that is the perfect description for both the city and the province which share the same name. The province of Salta is located in the far northwestern region of the Argentine Republic.…
A gateway to the whales, penguins, the Valdes Peninsula and Welsh traditions. Puerto Madryn amazes the tourist right at the very first sight. It is one of the most vibrant cities in Patagonia, with a beautiful coastal avenue overlooking the huge natural amphitheater of Nuevo Gulf. Madryn…
Neuquén, “audaciousness” in the Mapuche tongue, is one of the most vigorous cities in the country and has the highest growth rate in Patagonia. It is located where the Limay and Neuquén rivers join together, where the Río Negro is…
Located at the edge of Andean mountain range, the city of Esquel is the main urban center of western Chubut. Its origin was formalized with the laying of the telegraph service. The foundation date is February 26th. 1906, when this service was…
Rawson was the first site of the Welsh rural colony. It had always been the political and administrative capital of the National Territory of Chubut, until 1957, when its status changed and it became the capital of the province of…
Junín de los Andes was the first settlement in the Province of Neuquén. Today it's part of the legendary Route 40's corridor and is the gateway to the trails of Lanin volcano. For centuries it was the mandatory route between the…
El Calafate, is a small town located where the Santa Cruz plateau meets the Andes, and the gateway to the Perito Moreno Glacier. Learn all about what there is to see, know and do, guided by Patagonia-argentina.com's experts. The El…
This city is located in the Gulf of San Matías, province of Río Negro. History narrates that a Spanish expedition arrived at the Gulf on February the 18th, 1520, San Matías day. Hence its name. San Antonio was named after…
In the middle of Neuquen Andes, Caviahue and Copahue, 20 km away one from each other, constitute a single tourist destination. They offer thermal baths, snow and volcanoes in a beautiful yet strange mountain scenery. Caviahue and Copahue are inside the Provincial Park…
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…
Villa La Angostura is an elegant tourist city located in the middle of Nahuel Huapi National Park, one of the most beautiful in the country. This rural area was populated in 1934 by a few but influential people like Primo…
It is located 245 km away. north of Río Gallegos, on National Route 3. At 24 km. of the mouth of the Santa Cruz River, in the great estuary that forms in its union with the Chico River on the…
El Bolsón, locality part of the Andean Region of the 42nd Parallel, is an area rich in history, cultural movements and production. It lies at the feet of the Piltriquitrón Hill, in the southwestern area of Rio Negro province. January…
Situated on the north branch of the large island of Choele Choel, with a population of 10,000, is the most important locality of the Mid Valley Medio the Negro River. The island was occupied by Gral. Pacheco's troops during the…
Situated on the northern part of the island of Tierra del Fuego. It is the second city in the Province after Ushuaia. Sheep, as in many places in Patagonia, is the reason for population settlements since the end of the 19th. century.…
This small Santa Cruz town of approximately 3000 inhabitants is located on the southern margin of the broad estuary of the Santa Cruz River. Only 17 km. there is the deep-water port of Punta Quilla , located at the mouth…
Located on the northeast of Santa Cruz province and to the south of the wide entrance of the Gulf of San Jorge, it is mainly characterized by its location on the north coast of the mouth of Ría Deseado, a…
Caleta, as it is known by its inhabitants, is the entrance to the Province of Santa Cruz, if you go along Route 3. It is located only 50 km. from the border with Chubut and in the middle of the…
An extreme end, also the Mecca for the world’s adventurers, Antarctica is an ice enigma beating in the southern end of the world. There are still many things to be learnt about this frozen giant, so let’s see what we…
Gobernador Gregores is a stop that gives you the chance to rest and enjoy yourself in a visually enchanting steppe. Its history, landscape and people are a breath of fresh air for any traveler. It is located at the core…
On the shores of Lake Lacar, at 640 m. above sea level, San Martín de Los Andes is only 40 km. from the Chilean border. In 1883 a fort was built in Vega del Maipú, near the present location, but…
