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LAGO PUELO
NATIONAL PARK
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LAGO PUELO NATIONAL PARKThough originally annexed to Los Alerces NP in 1937, this park was given its own status as such in 1971. It covers an area of 23,700 ha and is found in the extreme NW corner of the province of Chubut, against the border with Chile. Natural aspects The southern Andes were shaped by glacial action; lakes of such origin lie in the bottoms of most of the valleys there. Lago Puelo is no exception; it drains along the Puelo River to the Pacific. Because the valley runs westwards into Chile it has a particular microclimate, being but 200m above sea level, which makes it unique among the south Andean parks. In it grow species, which are from the western slopes in Chile, peculiar to the cool Valdivian rainforests, and in Argentina are only found here. When added to the more dominant species found in the woods of the Patagonian Andes this makes for a particularly interesting aggregation of species. The briar rose, an invasive exotic species, has established itself in various localities within the park. Several species of fauna are found in the park such as the pudu - the world's smallest deer - and the huemul or Andean deer, which here has an important population above the tree line. Here too are pumas, the "red" fox and grissons. The bird species include great grebe, flying steamer-duck, black-faced ibis, Chilean flicker and the black-necked swan. The waters of the park are home to some surviving native species of fish as well as the introduced trout. Cultural aspects In the southern reaches of the park in the area of the Turbio river, are several sites where one can find rock paintings consisting of geometrical designs executed in red on erratic boulders left by the ice-sheets or on rock-faces. These are all along the valley and no distance from the river. The figures, concentric circles, lines, zigzags, are characteristic of the style of the region of NW Patagonia as are also found at El Bolson, El Maiten and Cholila. How to get there From Bariloche in the north one heads along route 258 for 120 km to El Bolson. From this locality a lesser road leads to the park arriving at the north shore of Puelo lake, within the park. Of interest to the visitor In El Bolson, the town some 19 km from the park, all levels of services and lodging can be had. At the reception area on the north shore of the lake there are two camping areas, one organized, the other free. Here too are offered excursions on the lake and there are horses for hire. A bathing area is located no distance from the reception area, known as "La Playita". The waters are warmer here and gentle shelving makes it shallow and safe. From here also a series of trails lead to places of interest:
Superintendent: Reynaldo Soria E-mail: lagopuelo@apn.gov.ar Address: C. C. N° 165 (9211) Lago Puelo, Chubut. Telephone: (054) 02944-499232 Fax: (054) 02944-499064 |
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