Two Mountain Range Beauties

Water bodies of glacial origin and ancient woods of monkey-puzzle trees give shape to the typical beautiful postcard of Northern Patagonia. Besides including protected areas of the Lanín National Park, Aluminé preserves its singular geography through provincial reserves, such as the Chañy and the Batea Mahuida natural areas.

The latter, which surrounds the volcano bearing the same name, is the scenery for the practices of sports such as paragliding and hang-gliding. Likewise, in the winter, the snow park may be enjoyed by visitors.

As well, fishing excursions are organized in the surroundings, following Route 13, which leads to Lake Moquehue, or also in the Quillahue River, ideal for fly-fishing.
Another activity that allows making the most of the picturesque environment in Aluminé is river rafting, which finds in the Aluminé River one of its favorite settings. This river is rich in geographical features and its waters are very rough.

After seeing and discovering pretty Aluminé, it is convenient to reach Villa Pehuenia and go on a tour around it. In order to reach this village, visitors must travel along the road leading to the Icalma Pass, where Lake Aluminé joins Lake Moquehue in the place known as La Angostura del Moquehue (The Moquehue Narrowness).

In this area, the waters run fast and delightful specimens of rainbow and fontinalis trout may be appreciated. The road is narrow and it has many interesting spots in store. Therefore, it is advisable to drive slowly and watch the show presented by slender monkey-puzzle trees, ñires and radales, among other native trees. It is precisely at La Angostura that the monkey-puzzle tree bridge is crossed into one of the many 4WD circuits in the area.