Los Alerces National Park Tour

Let yourself be captivated by the nature of Los Alerces National Park with this excursion from Esquel.

Los Alerces National Park Tour

After picking you up at your hotel in Esquel at 2:30 pm, we'll drive to Los Alerces National Park, located on the border between Argentina and Chile.

We'll start the route crossing the Percey River via the "Puente de Fierro" (Iron Bridge), an old footbridge formerly used by carters traveling to Esquel. The route will follow the shore of the Terraplén and La Coqueta lagoons. Nearby, we will view the majestic lake Futalaufquen and the village of the same name, with buildings designed by architect Alejandro Bustillo.

The tour continues to the Alero de Pinturas Rupestres, featuring paintings over 1600 years old, illustrating the Tehuelche culture. We will visit viewpoints near the Museum of Nature to learn about local wildlife.

We will make brief stops at Futalaufquen lodge and Puerto Limonao to admire and photograph the lakes, mountains, valleys, and forests of Patagonia.

We will return to your hotel in Esquel, scheduled for 7:30 pm.