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Outings and excursions · El Bolsón

7 Magical Tips for El Bolsón

Text: Pablo Etchevers · Photos: Jorge González

The city of elves, hippies and good vibes has must-see places to discover. Here are some of them…

The Famous Craft Fair

A meeting place for several generations of artisans and followers of the hippie movement, this fair is without a doubt the most important in the country, and it brings together a philosophy of life that goes beyond the objects offered to visitors. The nice thing is to stop for a while and understand that there is another way of seeing the world. A treat for anyone with an open mind.

Piltriquitrón

From up high, it watches over the whole Andean region of the 42nd Parallel. This mountain is also ideal for air sports such as paragliding and hang gliding, and it offers the best panoramic views of the town and its surroundings. A cult spot.

Jauja, the Best Ice Cream on the Planet

With magical flavors (many say it is the elves who come up with them), Jauja is a restaurant and ice cream parlor that has become a classic and is part of the fine dining scene of El Bolsón. Once you go in, you stay…
Av. San Martín
Av. San Martín
Cerro Piltriquitrón
Cerro Piltriquitrón
Cajón del Azul
Cajón del Azul

Where There Was Fire…

Art was born, giving rise to the now famous Carved Forest. After fires that left only the silhouettes of old trees standing, people did their part and brought these giants of the region back to life, now with human shapes and ancient myths. A place worth visiting that makes us think.

Los Alerces National Park

If we explore the surroundings of El Bolsón, about 100 kilometers away we cannot miss a visit to Los Alerces National Park, one of the most beautiful protected areas in Argentina and Patagonia. Created in 1937, it lies in the northwest of Chubut province, right on the border with Chile.

Lago Puelo National Park

Speaking of parks, Puelo is also one of the favorites among its visitors. The endless beauty of its forests and lakes wins over everyone who visits and makes them promise to come back and relive the good time they had. Beautiful from every angle, Lake Puelo, the heart of this ecosystem, is the great star of the whole region thanks to its beauty.

The Azul River and Its Famous Cajón

If there is a river that makes us fans of its course, its bends and its straight stretches, it is the Azul River, which runs through the small village of El Bolsón and invites us to explore and enjoy the different corners it holds. They say the local elves drink water from its banks, and whether or not that is true, its colors seem to come straight out of Tolkien's tales. Reaching the Cajón del Azul is, for many, one of the town's favorite excursions.
Figures of the Carved Forest
Figures of the Carved Forest
Lake Puelo pier
Lake Puelo pier

“El Bolsón is, without a doubt, a perfect mountain village, and it gives us unforgettable stories that make us want to come back anytime”

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