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 pickup at your hotel in Esquel at 2:30 pm, we will drive to Los Alerces National Park, located on the Argentina-Chile border.

We will start by crossing the Percey River via the "Puente de Fierro" (Iron Bridge), an old footbridge used by carters traveling to Esquel. The route continues along the Terraplén and La Coqueta lagoons. Nearby, we will see Lake Futalaufquen and the village of the same name, featuring stone buildings designed by architect Alejandro Bustillo.

Next, we will visit the Alero de Pinturas Rupestres, where paintings over 1600 years old provide insight into the Tehuelche culture. The tour continues to viewpoints near the Museum of Nature to learn about local wildlife.

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

We will begin our return journey, with arrival at your hotel in Esquel scheduled for 7:30 pm.