| Places of Interest | | Active Travel | | Cultural Tourism | | Los Alerces Country |
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Built in the 70s, this work of engineering can be visited to learn about its features, along with the dam?s Lake Amutuy Quimey (Lost Beauty). The area boasts crystal clear waters, dense woodland, campgrounds, and excellent fishing spots.
For more information, check out: www.parquesnacionales.gov.ar, www.trevelin.org |
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| > Nant and Fall Waterfalls Nature Reserve |
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This provincial nature reserve shelters the scenic beauties and the typical ecosystem of the Andean-Patagonian forest. Located at about 10 miles from Trevelin and 26 miles from Esquel. Four of its seven waterfalls may be reached along a catwalk. A series of trails allow visitors to fully enjoy the landscape.
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El cruce de la cordillera incita a la imaginación y nos lleva a la búsqueda de paisajes de ensueño.
Por medio de excursiones organizadas que parten de la ciudad es posible realizar circuitos en este sector de la Patagonia, donde las cuencas de los grandes lagos y ríos, cuyas frías aguas de origen glaciario, desaguan en el Océano Pacífico.
La zona se caracteriza por la naturaleza en estado prístino, bosques nativos, selva valdiviana, verdes valles, glaciares y volcanes, también se destaca el desarrollo de actividades como Rafting, kayaquismo, trekking o pesca.
Más allá de las divisiones y las fronteras trabajamos desde Esquel para conseguir la integración a través del turismo, herramienta indiscutible para obtener el conocimiento y la comprensión entre distintas culturas. |
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| > Lago Rosario |
| This rural settlement located 14 miles away from Trevelin originated as a Mapuche Indian community. Today visitors can take a look at the unmistakable work of local weavers, whose most vulnerable culture is thus strengthened by the manual tradition of their handicrafts. The lake from which the settlement takes its name is one of the few spots where sports fishing is allowed throughout the year. |
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| > Corcovado |
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Its nearness to the border with Chile is an advantage for this town. Strategically located, it offers other fun alternatives and good access either from Carrenleufú, on the Argentine side, or from Palena, on the Chilean side, and a connection with the Pacific. Sports fishing is its major attraction as the area has one of the richest basins for large fish game, including Pacific salmon. Rafting, canoeing and kayaking add to the fishing options, and give Corcovado a worldwide reputation. |
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| > Cholila |
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Located to the north of Esquel, on Route 71, Cholila is a typical Andean village, ringed by mountains and lakes, where its peacefulness is laced with old stories and legends. It lies in the northern end of Los Alerces National Park. Several lakes dot the area, such as Cholila, Lezama, Pellegrini, etc, with a number of lodging options on their coastline which are characterised by their good service. It is heaven for sports fishing buffs. In 1902, James Ryan (Butch Cassidy), Sundance Kid and Etta Place settled in the area. Several evidences of these internationally notorious bandits can still be seen.
For more information, check out: www.comarcadeloslaerces.com.ar/cholila.html |
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| > Zona Norte de la Comarca de los Andes |
| Desde la localidad de Esquel por medio de la agencias o por las distintas rutas se puede llegar a las localidades que integran esta comarca: Cholila, Leleque, Epuyen, El Hoyo, El Bolsón y Parque Nacional Lago Puelo |
