El Bosque Tallado: A Forest Reborn as Art
Discover art amidst nature in El Bolsón's El Bosque Tallado, where fire-ravaged trees have been reborn as stunning wooden sculptures.
El Bosque Tallado, or the Carved Forest, is an open-air mountainside museum near El Bolsón, Argentina, where a devastating fire in the 1980s led to an artistic rebirth. Sculptors transformed burned trees into over 60 unique wooden sculptures, creating a stunning display of art and nature.
A brief summary to El Bosque Tallado
- Subida Al Cerro Piltriquitron, El Bolsón, Río Negro Province, AR
- +54294471-1152
- Monday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Friday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
- Sunday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Local tips
- Wear sturdy hiking shoes for the steep, rocky path.
- Bring water, especially during the summer, as the sun can be intense.
- Check bus schedules in El Bolsón if using public transport, as they may vary.
- Be prepared for changing weather conditions, even in summer.
Getting There
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Car
From El Bolsón, drive east on Ruta Nacional 40 (RN-40) for about 5 km. Turn left onto the gravel road towards Subida Al Cerro Piltriquitron and continue for approximately 3 km to the parking area. From there, hike 1 km uphill to El Bosque Tallado. Be prepared for a rocky road.
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Public Transport
Take a bus from the main terminal in El Bolsón towards Cerro Piltriquitron. The bus ride is about 30 minutes. Ask the driver to drop you off at the closest point to Subida Al Cerro Piltriquitron, from where you'll walk 3 km along the gravel road to the parking area. From the parking area, it is a 1 km uphill hike to El Bosque Tallado. A taxi from El Bolson would cost at least $25.
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Walking
From El Bolsón, the walk to the parking lot at the base of Cerro Piltriquitrón is approximately 3 hours. Follow the road towards Cerro Piltriquitrón. Once at the parking area, the hike to El Bosque Tallado is 1 km uphill.
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