Piedra Parada
In the Patagonian steppe, find strange geoforms within a Protected Natural Area.
Fifty million years ago, a volcano erupted in these lands. Would you like to find its footprints? 150 kilometers from the city of Esquel, a formation more than two hundred meters’ high is waiting for you: Piedra Parada Tour what once was the crater of that volcano and admire the geoforms that originated when the lava solidified in its chimney. See cave paintings on walls that still contain remains of the incandescent material.
Explore a protected area that preserves the geological, paleontological, archaeological and cultural wealth of the area. Cross the Chubut river and find another place that will take your breath away: Cañadón de la Buitrera. Walk a path between walls of giant rocks. Discover climbing routes and caves inhabited by local reptiles, birds and rodents. Live the experience in the province of Chubut.
Geographic location: Province of Chubut, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: From Esquel, via Ruta Provincial 12 (85 km).
Area: 132 hectares.
Altitude: 763 meters above sea level
Climate: Semi-arid.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothing suitable for temperature changes. Sunscreen.
What to do: Camping, climbing, hiking.