Welcome to Chubut
Tourism in Chubut: What to Do in the South of Argentina?
Chubut, Argentina’s third-largest province, offers all this and more. The winter snow coexists with the warmth of spring that welcomes the most amazing animals on its shores. Petrified forests, beaches with golden sand, water mirrors, and snow-capped peaks are some of the main Patagonian landscapes in a province packed with culture.
Explore nature and traditions
Majestic mountains. Petrified forests. Golden sand beaches. Crystal-clear water mirrors. Green paradises amidst mountains and lakes. Explore a province filled with charming villages and marked by Welsh immigration. Get a close look at their culture. Tour museums and take part in festivals. Visit the city of Gaiman. Take a seat in the same tea house that Lady Diana Spencer, Princess of Wales, visited in 1995.
Leave your footprint on the beach sand. Tour the Valdés Peninsula and watch the southern right whale. Visit the Isla de los Pájaros, Punta Pirámides, Caleta Valdés, Punta Norte and Punta Delgada natural reserves. By the Andes, discover Puelo Lake, El Hoyo, Epuyén and El Maitén. Explore lakes and mountains, museums and productive farms. Walk around the Lago Puelo and Los Alerces National Parks. And by the Epuyén River bank, find your way through the largest maze in South America. Chubut is waiting for you.
About Chubut
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About the Province
Diving in Puerto Madryn, skiing in Esquel, visiting tulip fields in Trevelin, and rafting on the Corcovado River. Volcanoes that erupted thousands of years ago, and top-notch gastronomy across the province. Chubut, immense, like all its charms, offers a range of activities for all tastes and ages. The sea coexists with lakes, and the mountains with valleys; its colours awaken the senses, and the native flora and fauna leave everyone speechless.
Must-see Attractions
Winter Season at the La Hoya Ski Resort
Snow, mountains, and a superb natural environment. Take ski lessons, practice snowboarding, and walk surrounded by snowy peaks while enjoying the most spectacular Patagonian views.
Puerto Madryn and the Most Magnificent Sea Show in the Country
Southern right whales, dolphins, orcas, sea lions, and penguins swagger along the beaches of Chubut, offering one of the most fascinating spectacles ever.
Los Alerces National Park: a World Heritage Site
A myriad of larch trees that are 2600 years old, local fauna, and the purest nature in this park declared a UNESCO’s World Heritage Site.
Trevelin Filled with Colour: the Tulip Field
October is marked out on the travel calendar with a specific destination: Trevelin, the land where the most vivid tints fuse with the blue sky, painting the most beautiful and colourful views from Chubut.
Venturing into South America’s Largest Hedge Maze
In Laberinto Patagonia, very close to El Hoyo village, you can explore a place where concepts of mythology, philosophy, Kabbalah, and sacred geometry converge.
Visiting Penguins in Punta Tombo
Observe the waddling gait of these black and white animals in one of the most important reserves in Argentinian territory.
Epuyén: a Paradise at the Foot of the Andes Mountain Range
A village inside a forest, nestled by hills, valleys, and rivers. This Patagonian gem will make you feel that you are part of a fairy tale.
What is the weather like in Chubut?
Near the Andes, the climate is colder and more humid, but in the centre, arid with greater thermal amplitudes. On the other hand, in the valleys and coastal areas, the climate is drier.
What is the best time to visit Chubut?
Although it is always a good time to come to the province, if you want to practice winter sports, July and August are perfect for skiing. If, on the other hand, your compass points to the season of whales, the best time is from July to December. However, the warmer temperatures of the summer are also ideal for sightseeing and touring Chubut’s sceneries.
What provinces does Chubut border?
Chubut borders Río Negro on the north and Santa Cruz on the south. To the east, you will find the Argentinian Sea (Atlantic Ocean) and to the west, the Chilean territory separated by the Andes Mountains.
What is the capital of Chubut?
The capital city of the province is Rawson, with an important historical, cultural, and scenic character. With a zoo, beaches, and museums, the city is one of the must-see tourist places in the south of Argentina. One of the great recommendations is the port, where in addition to watching sea lions, you can also taste the local gastronomy, involving fish and shellfish.
When is the season of whales in Puerto Madryn?
One of the most visited cities in Chubut. The reason? Between July and December, the most anticipated moment for the entire province comes: the arrival of the famous southern right whales to the coasts. The show finds its best version in September and October, when the 16-metre-long animals dance through the waves, surprising tourists in boats who are ready to enjoy a choreographed spectacle.
When does the season start at La Hoya Ski Resort?
Esquel, located to the other side of Rawson (634 kilometres), houses one of the most important ski resorts in the country: La Hoya. It was the second to be created in Argentina and has an ideal atmosphere for families. The season goes from the first days of June to mid-October.
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