Comarca Andina del Paralelo 42
Tour six villages that form one of the most beautiful routes in the Andean Patagonia.
Amidst the mirror of the lakes, the green of the valleys and the landscapes of the hills, this region is waiting for you in the provinces of Río Negro and Chubut. Start your journey in El Bolsón, where you will find a paradise for crops and for the production of crafts, jams and beer. Continue in Puelo Lake, where you will enjoy trekking and water activities surrounded by nature. Visit El Hoyo, a rural village recognized for its production of fine fruit.
In Epuyén, guarded by Cerro Pirque, discover a world where craftspeople and mapuches live surrounded by creeks that flow amidst the forests. In El Maitén, enjoy the National Steam Train Festival [Fiesta Nacional del Tren a Vapor] as you explore the valley of the Chubut river. And in Cholila, practice sport fishing in crystal-clear lakes, mighty rivers and mountain ranges. Where will you begin your adventure in the Comarca Andina del Paralelo 42?
Geographic location: El Bolsón is the core of the Comarca Andina, in the province of Río Negro.
How to get there: by land, via Ruta Nacional 40. You can go there by car or by bus, there are multiple bus lines that arrive at El Bolsón bus terminal. By plane, to Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport, in the city of Bariloche, 120 km away.
Altitude: 420 meters above sea level (average altitude) Climate: cold and humid.
What to do: horseback riding, rafting, paragliding, sport fishing, bird-watching, skiing, canyoning, bike tourism, mountain climbing, kayaking and trekking.