Los Arrayanes National Park

Have you been to the arrayanes paradise? Discover this native reddish and cinnamon color tree, that only grows one millimeter a year and has formed a forest with specimens up to twenty-five meters high in this area. Feel the thrill of touring this one-of-a-kind place on Earth, protected by a national park. Explore its paths. Sail along its lagoons. Discover the panoramic views of Lake Nahuel Huapi.

In the center of the forest, another great attraction will be waiting for you: a wooden house where you can enjoy a snack, buy local crafts and get souvenirs from this magical place. Do you enjoy wildlife-watching? Observe the Southern river otter and the Chilean flicker, the austral parakeet and the dark-bellied cinclodes. And in the nearby islands, discover the flight of the imperial cormorant. A unique experience is waiting for you in the province of Neuquén, 

Geographic location: Province of Neuquén, Argentine Patagonia.

How to get there: by water, through Lake Nahuel Huapi you arrive at Arrayanes Port; there is also a daily catamaran service from La Angostura Port. By land, near the port, there is a pedestrian path about 12 kilometers long that takes you to the Arrayanes Forest.

Area: 17.53 sq km

Altitude: between 760 and 1.000 meters above sea level.

Climate: cold and humid. Average temperatures range between 3°C in winter and 14°C in summer. There is snowfall between July and September. 

Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.

Recommended clothing and gear: warm clothes, appropriate for temperature changes. 

What to do: Trekking, hiking, cycling. 

Tips: the park has a visitors’ center where the park ranger can provide information.