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Field day at Valle Encantado

Text: Miriam Coronel · Photos: Interpatagonia.com

A day in the countryside at Estancia Valle Limay is a charming proposal on the banks of the Limay River. The tour invites you to relax and enjoy the serenity and company.

A few kilometers from Bariloche, the Estancia Valle Limay offers hospitality and a charming experience in the protected area of the Limay River. It is a typical Patagonian estancia where you can enjoy a day in the countryside and a variety of outdoor activities. In this Enchanted Valley destination, on the banks of the Limay River, the connection with nature is palpable in every breath of fresh air.

Enchanted Valley Forests

Alternative tourism is an option to enjoy a comforting experience, full of benefits that go beyond the simple excursion. To immerse oneself in the Patagonian steppe environments is to enter a universe of discoveries in the immensity of nature where heaven and earth merge. Time seems to stand still and the soul finds refuge in the serenity of the landscape.

Personalized attention is a distinctive feature of this type of tours. The time spent and the quality of service are multiplied, creating closer and more genuine bonds between the visitor and the place that welcomes him. The absence of overcrowding is another gift of a day in the countryside to find the connection with oneself and absorb the positive energy that the environment offers.

Far from the crowds and endless waits, the Estancia Valle Limay proposes a friendly experience in the forests of the Valle Encantado and each visitor can find his way to connect with the river and the valley, a reading, a horseback ridea round of mate under the willows. For hikers, the organization proposes a trekking of medium difficulty to Cerro Laura, a guided tour before gathering to enjoy the flavors of the cuisine. Other alternatives are simple hikes, bird watching and photography. For fishermen, there is the alternative of booking the activity of boat fishing with guide with other costs.

The picnic lunch is the typical Patagonian asado with salads, drinks and dessert. People with celiac diseasevegetarians can request a menu according to their needs when making the reservation. For a good organization, reservations are made at least 3 days in advance and groups are from 4 to 12 people. Visitors may arrive at the estancia by their own meansrequest transportation from the city of Bariloche for an additional charge.

It is recommended to bring comfortable clothes, sneakerstrekking shoes and a small backpack. Do not forget sunscreen and hatcap.

  • Duration: All day

How to get there

The estancia is located 50 km from the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, taking National Route 237.

Tips

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes, sneakerstrekking shoes and a small backpack. Do not forget sunscreen and hatcap.

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