Located about 300 km south of Bariloche, Esquel is a breezy open town in a fertile valley, with a backdrop filled with mountains. It attracts tourists all year round as it is the base for visiting Los Alerces National Park, La Hoya ski resort and the starting point for the famous La Trochita train.

Highlights:

:: Los Alerces National Park: This Park is composed of 13 lakes and various river systems, two of them being Lake Futalaufquen and the Arrayanes River, where one will find some of the countries best fishing spots. Others include, Lake Menéndez, home to an old growth forest with 3,000 year old and 60 m tall larch trees and Lago verde with its green waters.

:: La Hoya ski resort:  Located about 13 km from Esquel. Its southern orientation allows for great snow conditions, making it an ideal spot for spring skiing. 

:: La Trochita: Is an historical steam engine train which dates back to 1,922.  It runs on narrow-gauge tracks (75 cm wide) up to El Maitén. It currently serves as a tourist attraction.

:: Trevelín: A small village 23 km from Esquel, where there is a Welsh settlement. Here, the Welsh customs, traditions and language are still maintained and are very much a part of every day life.

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