The microclimate and fertile lands contribute to the abundance of red berry fruits that thrive in the fields.
South out of El Bolsón, on RN 258, is El Hoyo, known as the National Capital of fine fruit. Blessed with an even better microclimate and setting than El Bolsón, it sits close to Lago Epuyén, a renowned fishing lake.
Looming over town is Cerro Piltriquitrón.
It’s a Mapuche name meaning “hanging from clouds”. The thermals so good you can paraglide up and over the peak and make it back down to earth.
South of El Bolsón is the entrance to Parque Nacional Lago Puelo.
A well marked wooden walkway leads through the tranquil magic of the Bosque de las Sombras. It´s also a very good place to enjoy the best “cordero patagónico”, Patagonia lamb barbecue and the famous “curanto” prepared with lamb, beef, chicken, and a great variety of vegetables from the orchard.