2023-09-27 08:00:00
In El Bolsón, spring arrived to paint a beautiful landscape with colors in which nature, adventure, history, myths and tranquility come together. The still snowy hills are slowly covered in green, and it is the ideal time to start walking along the trails. Look at the must-sees of the moment and how much a getaway costs.
This corner of Argentine Patagonia offers a wide range of activities during this season of the year. Although it seems that winter is slow to go away, there are only a few days left for the new season to fully bloom.
Short hike to Cerro Amigo
Located east of El Bolsón, this viewpoint has an excellent view of the entire town, the El Bolsón valley, the mountain range and Cerro Piltriquitrón.
It is known by the residents as the “Cerrito de la Cruz”, since at its summit there has been a white cross for many years that can be seen from the town.
City Tour around the city
The historical and cultural heritage can be learned through the self-guided circuit that has 20 stations around Plaza Pagano, and the so-called historic center. It can be accessed at
Walk through Mallín Ahogado Circuit
Mallín Ahogado Waterfall: In an atmosphere of serenity surrounded by the beauty that frames the native vegetation, you can witness the magnificent waterfall, formed by the Arroyo del Medio that falls in two large steps with a total height greater than 20 meters high.
It is located within one of the green space reserves under municipal jurisdiction, where years ago the uneven terrain was used to install a small hydroelectric station. The waterfall is framed by a particular native vegetation. At its feet a beautiful pool forms, a special place where you can go with family or friends.
Make canopy
The excursion includes 8 zip lines, in a circuit of more than 1000 meters in length with flights ranging from 60 to 200 meters long and up to 25 meters high. All with a stream crossing in the middle of the Patagonian Andean forest.
In a property with leisure and recreation areas, those who will not participate in the activity can enjoy, taking a walk immersed in the nature of the forest in all its splendor. cAs witnesses will be the towering coihues, accompanied by cypresses, lauras, radales and maquis that make up the native forest.
It is done with 2 professional guides who will accompany you during the tour, attending to all safety regulations, following the technical induction talk. Reservations and inquiries Patagonia Canopy at: 2944934930
Excursions to productive farms
El Bolsón always awaits you with a wide variety of craft beers, but you can also visit dairy production factories such as regular and flavored cow cheeses, dulce de leche and yogurt.
Trout farms: In these establishments, through guided tours, you can observe the trout fattening ponds and learn regarding the smoking process. You can also taste the different products they make (pâté, smoked trout, trout in oil, etc.).
Fungus: El Bosque offers us this highly appreciated ingredient in gastronomy every year. In our valley, every spring you can collect fresh cypress mushrooms (morels), and autumn allows us to enjoy pine mushrooms.
In Drowned Mallín is the first Truffle farm in El Bolsón. In Argentina, today there is only one producer in Choele Choel and another in Buenos Aires. Some time ago, two friends began to evaluate crop alternatives for the area, with the challenge of facing an agrotourism project.
A themed farm with fruit trees where people can tour the plots and taste. One of the producers was stubborn regarding producing truffles and so, together with his partner, they set their sights on regarding 800 oak trees. After hard work, in 2019, they found the first black truffle by chance.
Saffron: It is a highly sought following product in gastronomy, and in El Bolsón there are 2 hectares dedicated to the cultivation of this spice. It is a family farm that is dedicated to the cultivation and harvesting of this plant and, also, there you can find a great diversity of bulbs and ornamental plants. From January to April it is possible to visit these plantations and enjoy an explanatory talk by the owners of the place.
Juniper: At the entrance to the town, there is a juniper producing farm, in which the harvest, selection and packaging of it is carried out manually.
Juniper has an ancient tradition related to different uses, both medicinal and culinary, and of course, as raw material and fundamental ingredient for the preparation of “gin”, the alcoholic beverage so fashionable these days.
Currently, in addition to having its own juniper plantations, the establishment also produces a gin of its own creation and brand (Valkirya Gin) in small quantities.
Workshops and weekend programs at Holistic Centers
You can choose the best plan to complete your wellness journey. Among the various offers include meditation, holistic and Thai massages, Tai Chi Chuan, reflexology, yoga, reiki, flower therapy, acupuncture, Indian head massage and Tau Na massage, gong baths, 4-hand massage and shamanism, among others.
In addition, you can enjoy a unique gastronomy that is characterized by the use of organic products, in tune with each season, linking your senses, mind and spirit in harmony.
Visit the website to see all the authorized wellness centers:
How much does a getaway to El Bolsón cost?
Accommodation:
House or apartment for two people: $15,000
Hotel/Hostry room for two people: $20,000
Food
Pint of beer: $1300
Soda: $900
Sandwich: $1800
Pizza: $5000
Burger: $5000
Pastas: $ 5000
Typical dish: from $10,000
Contacts
El Bolsón Tourism Office: Mario J. Guasco and Gral. Roca
Tel: +54 294 4492604 WS: +54 294 4929496 Email: turismoelbolson@gmail.com.
Mountain reports from El Bolsón: Perito Moreno and Mario J. Guasco
Tel. +54 294 4455336 Email: cerros_elbolson@hotmail.com.ar.
Secretariat of Tourism of El Bolson: Mario J. Guasco and Gral. Rock
Tel. +54 294 4483221 Email: turismo@elbolson.gov.ar
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