Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes: A Cinnamon Forest Wonderland
Discover the magical cinnamon forest of Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes, a Patagonian gem on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi.
Los Arrayanes National Park, near Villa La Angostura, protects a unique forest of arrayán trees with their distinctive cinnamon-colored bark. This small park on the Quetrihué Peninsula offers hiking, biking, and boat tours to experience its enchanting landscape.
A brief summary to Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes
- Villa La Angostura, Neuquén Province, Q8407, AR
- +54294442-3121
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Check the park's entry time restrictions, especially during the winter months, as regulations may limit access.
- Consider taking a boat tour for a unique perspective of the Quetrihué Peninsula and the arrayán forest from Lake Nahuel Huapi.
- Wear comfortable shoes for hiking or biking the 12-kilometer trail from Villa La Angostura to the arrayán forest.
- Bring cash for park entrance fees and local bus fares, as card payments may not always be available.
- Combine a boat trip with a hike back to Villa La Angostura to experience the park from different angles and avoid missing the last boat.
Getting There
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Walking
From Villa La Angostura, follow Boulevard Nahuel Huapi for approximately 12 km. The road leads directly to the park entrance. The walk takes around 3 hours. Note that there are entry time restrictions. There is a visitor center on the isthmus at the trailhead where you can pay your entrance fee.
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Public Transport
From the Villa La Angostura bus terminal, walk back onto the main road to the Tourist Information Office to get a local bus timetable. Take a local bus from Villa La Angostura to the entrance of Los Arrayanes National Park. The bus fare is approximately $50 ARS. The bus will drop you off near the entrance of the park.
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Boat
Take a catamaran from Bahia Mansa in Villa La Angostura to Puerto Quetrihue. Catamaran Futaleufú offers daily departures. A round trip costs around $32, while a one-way ticket is about $18. From Puerto Quetrihue, it is a short walk to the arrayán forest.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Hostel La Angostura
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Unmissable attractions to see
Bahía Mansa
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Sendero a Bosque de Arrayanes
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Mirador Malvinas Argentinas
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Valle del Ujenco
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Cartel Villa la Angostura
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