Esquel
Argentina · Chubut ProvinceAR
Town in Chubut, Argentina
Esquel is a town in the northwest of Chubut Province in Argentine Patagonia. It is located in Futaleufú Department, of which it is the government seat. Esquel is the home station for “La Trochita,” a historic narrow gauge railway known in English as “The Old Patagonian Express.” Esquel is also known for its ski area, “La Hoya,” and as a gateway city to Los Alerces National Park, a UNESCO protected reserve featuring some of the oldest trees in South America. The name Esquel derives from one of two Tehuelche words: one meaning "marsh" and the other meaning "land of burrs", which refers to the many thorny plants including the pimpinella, and the other meaning herbaceous plants whose fruits, when ripe, turn into prickly burrs that stick to the animals' skins and wool or people's clothes as a way of propagation.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 37,261
- Coordinates
- -42.911, -71.319
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Catamarca
- Elevation
- 593 m
Overview of Esquel
Travellers heading to Chubut Province, Argentina will find Esquel, a low-key town. Records put its population near 37,261. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Esquel is strongest on water sports, nature and sports. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 593 metres.
Things to do in Esquel
Water Sports in Esquel
(6)Looking for water sports? Esquel has Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Rafting. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Esquel.
Nature in Esquel
(5)On the nature side, Esquel offers Forest, Geological Formations, Lakes, Natural Places and Rivers. Everything listed here comes from what Esquel is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Sports in Esquel
(5)The sports shortlist for Esquel: Biking, Skiing, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Esquel is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Esquel
(3)Looking for adventure? Esquel has Abseiling, Climbing and Skydiving. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Esquel.
More to do in Esquel
(1)The other activities shortlist for Esquel: Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Esquel is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Esquel
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
Getting there & around
Small places like Esquel are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Chubut Province. Time zone: America/Argentina/Catamarca.
Similar destinations
Places near Esquel that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Esquel known for?
- Esquel, in Chubut Province, Argentina, is best known for water sports, nature and sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 37,261 residents.
- What can you do in Esquel?
- Recorded activities in Esquel include Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle, Paddleboarding and Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Esquel?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Snow activities belong to June to August.
- Where is Esquel located?
- Esquel is located in Chubut Province, Argentina. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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