Trevelin & Futaleufú Excursion

On this excursion from Esquel, you'll discover the Welsh legacy of Trevelin and the Futaleufú Hydroelectric Complex, two must-see places in the province of Chubut!

Trevelin & Futaleufú Excursion

We'll depart from your hotel in Esquel at 2:30 pm. Half an hour later, we'll arrive in Trevelin, a Patagonian town that developed in the second half of the 19th century due to the arrival of Welsh settlers to this remote area of Argentina.

During the guided tour of Trevelin, we'll learn about the history of these British immigrants. Their legacy is still present in the Regional Museum, where we'll explore their way of life, as well as see chapels and Welsh-style homes built in the area.

Next, we'll continue our excursion to Los Alerces National Park, an extensive natural space bordering Chile to the west. Here, we'll walk along the shore of Amutui Quimey Lake, whose resources are used by the Futaleufú Hydroelectric Complex, a large dam that regulates water flow.

After visiting the hydroelectric complex, we'll return to Trevelin, where you'll have an hour at leisure to enjoy a Welsh-style snack. Local cafés typically offer British menus with tea, pastries, toast with jam, and muffins.

Finally, we'll return to your hotel in Esquel, where we'll arrive at 7:30 pm.