- Puerto Madryn - The tour starts with the pick up from centrical hotels in Puerto Madryn from 8:00am.
You will travel some kilometers to Florentino Ameghino Dam, a wonderful engineering masterpiece that provides electricity to the whole region. This is a recommended place due to its magic. You will take Route 3.
- Florentino Ameghino Dam - Las Chapas is the next destination, you will enjoy an amazing colorful landscape: transparent rivers, green willows, among other things. The rocky walls boast an incredible reddish tone and the Chubut River runs between their huge heights for several kilometers. That is the reason why this site was chosen to construct the dam and give shape to an artificial lake that covers 7,000 hectares. It was named Florentino Ameghino to honor the famous naturalist and discoverer. The reservoir is 255 meters long and was designed by the engineer Antonio Pronsato back in 1943. It was not inaugurated until 1963.
The trails around the area are usually crossed by the most autochthonous wildlife seen in Patagonia today: guanacos with their offspring, choiques and Patagonian hares.
- Puerto Madryn - Around 18:30 you will be returning to Puerto Madryn, where you will be taken to your hotel.
- Round-trip shared transfer
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
The tour takes along the Route 25, which links the coast with the mountains. All these miles will take you through the plain landscapes to undulating plateaus until arriving at the Florentino Ameghino. Enjoy the spectacle of nature and be amazed by the emerald green lake which is enclosed by 200 meters high walls. This serves as a dam and it is much appreciated since it produces electricity for the area. Most of all, you’ll be enjoying the magnificent beauty of the nature and landscapes in this area which only exist in a few places in the world.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
