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Esquel Things to See and Do
The area surrounding Esquel is packed with activities to do. In the summer enjoy fly fishing or hiking through the mountains of La Cruz, La Zeta and Nahuel Pan. Horseback riding, mountain biking, river rafting and tours through amazing estancias (ranches) are also available. The early nineteenth century steam locomotive, La Trochita is also a fun excursion, although the schedule is not dependable and is only for the days of summer. In the winter the local ski area, La Hoya, is a cheap skier’s
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The area surrounding Esquel is packed with activities to do. In the summer enjoy fly fishing or hiking through the mountains of La Cruz, La Zeta and Nahuel Pan. Horseback riding, mountain biking, river rafting and tours through amazing estancias (ranches) are also available. The early nineteenth century steam locomotive, La Trochita is also a fun excursion, although the schedule is not dependable and is only for the days of summer. In the winter the local ski area, La Hoya, is a cheap skier’s (or snowboarder) paradise.
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Mountain Biking in Esquel
Esquel is blessed with great soil that remains tacky despite a lack of rain in the summer. This lends itself to being a fabulous mountain biking arena. It is also the playing field for the Argentine Mountain Bike Championships in April. There is the full range of trail difficulties interlaced...
Esquel is blessed with great soil that remains tacky despite a lack of rain in the summer. This lends itself to being a fabulous mountain biking arena. It is also the playing field for the Argentine Mountain Bike Championships in April. There is the full range of trail difficulties interlaced...
Bicycling
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel, Argentina
Majestuoso
A lively dance club for more than just the kids, Majestuoso understands that those that are young at heart like to boogie, too. The club has the common unimpressive exterior with a smoky, dark interior. But it gets the job done. They play the normal mix of fun, upbeat songs that make you want to...
A lively dance club for more than just the kids, Majestuoso understands that those that are young at heart like to boogie, too. The club has the common unimpressive exterior with a smoky, dark interior. But it gets the job done. They play the normal mix of fun, upbeat songs that make you want to...
Entertainment
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel, Argentina
Casino Esquel
Although not a giant casino, the Esquel casino offers all of the normal practices of gambling fare: craps, roulette, poker and black jack. It is a small and dingy establishment with a basic number of tables and machines. Not the cheeriest place in town, it always welcomes lovers of the game....
Although not a giant casino, the Esquel casino offers all of the normal practices of gambling fare: craps, roulette, poker and black jack. It is a small and dingy establishment with a basic number of tables and machines. Not the cheeriest place in town, it always welcomes lovers of the game....
Entertainment
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel, Argentina
The Old Patagonian Express
As the 1922 Henschel steam engine leaves its shed, people gather along the long platform to watch its dance as it couples the eight cars for the journey to Nahuel Pan. For some it will be a many-year dream fulfilled, to ride the famed Old Patagonia Express. For others, like that petite,...
As the 1922 Henschel steam engine leaves its shed, people gather along the long platform to watch its dance as it couples the eight cars for the journey to Nahuel Pan. For some it will be a many-year dream fulfilled, to ride the famed Old Patagonia Express. For others, like that petite,...
Other Activity
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel, Argentina
Centro Cultural Esquel Melipal
The Melipal cultural center is a modern building housing the history of the people and the area. The government created this interactive museum to help create a feeling of excitement and enjoyment in learning about the human and cultural aspects of Esquel. The center is not only a museum but also...
The Melipal cultural center is a modern building housing the history of the people and the area. The government created this interactive museum to help create a feeling of excitement and enjoyment in learning about the human and cultural aspects of Esquel. The center is not only a museum but also...
Gallery
Esquel, Argentina
Esquel, Argentina
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