Take a 5-hour guided tour to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve, which is known for its beauty and its mineral springs. Home to eagles, condors, pumas, guanacos and ostriches as well as flowering cacti and many other animals and plants, the reserve covers 172,974 acres (70,000 hectares). Tour the foothills of the Andes and visit the Monument of Canota and the hauntingly beautiful old resort spa of Villavicencio, where there will be plenty of time to relax. You’ll have plenty of opportunities and vantage points to take in the splendor of the eye-pleasing natural reserve.
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Villavicencio Natural Reserve Tour: Explore Scenic Andes & Historic Spa
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Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Tour Plan
Puerto Madryn
The tour starts with the pick up from centrical hotels in Puerto Madryn from 8:00am.
Florentino Ameghino Dam
Travel some kilometers to Florentino Ameghino Dam, a wonderful engineering masterpiece that provides electricity to the whole region. This is a recommended place due to its magic. You will take Route 3, cross Trelew and discover petrified trees. These are ancient trees that had turned into rock.Las Chapas is the next destination, where a detour finally will led you to the longed-for Florentino Ameghino Dam. You will enjoy an amazing colorful landscape: transparent rivers, green willows, among other things. The rocky walls boast an incredible reddish tone and the Chubut River runs between their huge heights for several kilometers. That is the reason why this site was chosen to construct the dam and give shape to an artificial lake that covers 7,000 hectares. It was named Florentino Ameghino to honor the famous naturalist and discoverer. The reservoir is 255 meters long and was designed by the engineer Antonio Pronsato back in 1943. It was not inaugurated until 1963.A camping site area invites visitors to spend the night and enjoy some of the attractions offered by the dam: fishing for large specimens of silver-side and trout. The trails around the area are usually crossed by the most autochthonous wildlife seen in Patagonia today: guanacos with their offspring, choiques and Patagonian hares.At noon, you´ll have a relaxed talk, hearing more about the famous dam wall. After crossing several tunnels, you will reach the top of the concrete wall. You can take the best photographs from the highest point of the reservoir and the village to treasure a memory of your pleasant ride along its streets.
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Mendoza - Canota Monument
You will travel through the foothills of the Andes and spend some time at the Monument of Canota, erected in 1935 in honor of General José de San Martín. This area was instrumental in San Martín’s fight for independence for Chile and Peru.
Mendoza - Villavicencio
Once in the old Villavicencio Thermal Hotel Complex, enjoy the lavish, verdant gardens, visiting the charming chapel on the grounds. The resort, once the stomping grounds for the powerful and wealthy, hasn’t been used in decades, but there’s still plenty of interest here, including natural springs. Here we will take a walking tour of its gardens and visit the interpretation center.
Mendoza - Villavicencio Natural Reserve
Then, you will spend some time at the Caracoles viewpoint with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the natural reserve.
After enjoying this morning we will be returning to our hotels in the city.
Meeting / Pickup
Meet on location or pick-up: Customers can come to our location or we can pick them up on request.
Please Note
- The pick up transfer is only from selected centrally located hotels. If your hotel is outside the geographic area, we will confirm you the closest meeting point. Indicate the name and address of your hotel.We suggest you to confirm the booking details with us prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly. Office number: ([ ] (Mon to Fri from 9 to 18 Hs) Emergency mobile: ([ ] (After office hours)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
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2 Comments
4.2
The breathtaking views of the turquoise waters and dramatic mountain backdrop left me speechless during my adventure. Stopping at the dam was a highlight, as I gazed at the sheer beauty around me while enjoying a delightful picnic. The only downside was a bit of a wait at the beginning, but once everything got rolling, the day’s magic truly unfolded.
4.6
We had an amazing time exploring the stunning landscapes and natural beauty of the area while visiting the impressive dam. The only hitch was the transportation felt a bit cramped at times, but the breathtaking scenery made it totally worth it.