Bolsón name because of its shape with a crown surrounded by picturesque mountains and colorful, is a quiet city, said in 1984, a non-nuclear (conservation zone of radioactive contamination for future generations) and an eco-city is geographically, historically linked to the environment and the eight cities in the Patagonian Andes, which includes Manso, Lake Puelo, El Hoyo, Epuyén El Maiten, Cholila, Ñorquinco and Cushamen.
The Bolsón as a beautiful environment is the base of operations for sports activities such as hang gliding Piltriquitron hiking in the mountains of Indian Head, Cerrito Amigo Ahogado Mallin, Blue River, and lakes as Cholila Puelo, Epuyén , Rivadavia, fishing in lakes from November to April, horseback riding in the mountains along the Chile and Bariloche, and a wide variety of activities such as climbing, kayaking, photo safaris, hiking, skiing , trekking, bird watching (spring, summer and autumn) and many other outdoor activities.
You can climb to Cerro Piltriquitron by the “Forest Workshop”, where renowned craftsmen decided to convert the trunks of trees in 31 interesting sculptures. You can also experience an incredible journey aboard the “La Trochita” (The Old Patagonian Express), a piece of railway museum, which extends 200 km from Esquel, since 1945, you can also use the train To go to the Maiten. To learn more about the history of Patagonia, will visit the Museum Leleque
Properties in El Bolson is usually made of stone and cypress in Bolsón you choose a good variety of restaurants, hotels, hostels (even has the option of staying at campsites to and take part in the activities of countries).
Some of its main attractions are:
Puelo Lake National Park
Situated 40 km. south of El Bolson, was declared a national park in 1971, is one of the smallest parks in Argentina, due to its location the park has a unique micro-climate Valdivian forests, lakes, and short many opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking the Chilean border. In the park office may receive information on camping, barbecues, toilets.
Piltriquitron Hill (Cerro Piltriquitron)
Piltriquitron means “hanging from the clouds” in the Mapuche language (pil = rock tron clouds), the mountain is located 11 km from the city center to get Piltriquitron take the national road 258 at the base of the hill.
At the top, has a magnificent view of El Bolson, the white snow in the mountains of Tres Picos, Tronador the mountains, the Blue River Valley, Lake Puelo and sometimes the Osorno Volcano in Chile. You can also easily gliding flights. You can also visit the workshop of the Forest “(Bosque sculpture).
In summer, do not forget to bring light shoes, boots, water, nuts, chocolate and enjoy the freshness of hours, a shelter (with meals and sanitary facilities), where you can sleep.
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