Full Day Tour to Florentino Ameghino Dam from Puerto Madryn

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

The tour takes along the Route 25, which links the coast with the mountains. All these miles will take you through the plain landscapes to undulating plateaus until arriving at the Florentino Ameghino. Enjoy the spectacle of nature and be amazed by the emerald green lake which is enclosed by 200 meters high walls. This serves as a dam and it is much appreciated since it produces electricity for the area. Most of all, you'll be enjoying the magnificent beauty of the nature and landscapes in this area which only exist in a few places in the world.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Round-trip shared transfer
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point

Departure Point: Centrally located Puerto Madryn 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts with the pick up from centrical hotels in Puerto Madryn from 8:00am. You will 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Las Chapas is the next destination, 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. 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.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Around 18:30 you will be returning to Puerto Madryn, where you will be taken to your hotel.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Cruise Passengers are not allowed to take this tour
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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