Located in the department of Futaleufú and in the northwest of the province of Chubut, Esquel is an excellent choice for one, who wants to enjoy Patagonia not only for the winter season, in the summer, there are a lot of alternatives instead of skiing or snowboarding.
- La Hoya: its position and other natural condition is the reason, why this is the skiing region with the best snow in all of argentine, furthermore there are more attractive prices of lift passes. The snowboarding and skiing are the main attractions of the region, but the big number of coffee shops is an acceptable alternative for those, who just want to escape from the cold.
- The Trochita: a fantastic and historic steam engine, built in the twenties of our century and the only 75 cm wide railways lead through the breathtaking landscape of Patagonia
- Los Alerces National Park: old trees of more than 3000 years in age, mountains and thirteen lakes make this majestic park a remarkable place.
- Other activities: climbing, rafting, trekking, fishing, mountain biking, boating and others. The Tetratlon championships who take place here every year are famous.
Furthermore you find in the city all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars or discos and it’s near the famous city of Bariloche. |