Breakfast at the accommodation. Departure for a scenic boat navigation on Lago Puelo, followed by a visit to Parque Nacional Lago Puelo. Around midday, visit to the Río Azul viewpoint and the El Bolsón artisan market. In the afternoon, visit to Laberinto Patagonia in El Hoyo, with an included afternoon snack. Return to the accommodation in El Bolsón. Dinner at the accommodation.
Lago Puelo Navigation + Río Azul Viewpoint + El Bolsón Artisan Market + Laberinto Patagonia
Departing from the northern main port of Parque Nacional Lago Puelo, the navigation lasts approximately one and a half hours, sailing through the magnificent bays along both shores of the lake. The outbound route follows the southern shoreline to the western end, where you can see the landmark marking the border with Chile, before returning along the opposite shore.
On the way back toward El Bolsón, in the heart of the Andes, you’ll find Loma del Medio, a lower mountain formation that is home to the Río Azul viewpoint. This strategic spot offers a beautiful panoramic view of the river’s winding course as it flows into Lago Puelo. From here, you can also spot Cerro Tres Picos in the distance and enjoy a frontal view of Cerro Piltriquitrón.
The artisan market is an iconic highlight of El Bolsón, where the legacy of the 1970s hippie movement blends with local art and organic production. It’s an ideal place to connect with the region’s culture and creative spirit.
In El Hoyo, while strolling through native forests with stunning views of Cerro Pirque and Cerro Plataforma, you’ll suddenly encounter the largest labyrinth in South America. With 2,200 meters of pathways and living hedges, and nine different entrances challenging visitors to reach the center—only one of them correct—the labyrinth is a powerful symbol of the spiritual world, representing alternative paths and life’s crossroads. Walking through it can also be an invitation to self-discovery.