Cañadón Pinturas Entrance

It’s the ideal place to plan routes through Patagonia Park and consider distances to and from each entrance.

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Hiking

The Cañadón Pinturas entrance offers over fifty kilometers of self-guided trails, making it a great spot for observing wildlife. It also serves as one of the entrances to the Cueva de las Manos archeological site and provides accommodations such as an ecolodge, campsites with amenities, parking, and a grocery store.

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Astrotourism: Star observatory

Sheltered from the wind and cold, it is the perfect spot to observe the Patagonian night sky. The observatory has no cost for use and can be accessed by a path starting just behind the La Posta de los Toldos eco lodge.

The construction, built from materials around the area, is spiral in shape and its interior has four mirrors that align with the Southern Cross which through its reflection, allows you to observe the sky. A stove bench provides warmth and shelter to enjoy the view.

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Astrotourism: Interpretation Centre and Planetarium

Through a permanent exhibition, the Elsa Rosenvasser Feher Planetarium and Interpretation Centre —built with the highest ecological standards— showcases the region’s geological formation, the evolution of its species, the biodiversity crisis, and rewilding as a strategy to reverse it. The tour ends at the planetarium, where you can observe projected interpretations of the Patagonian skies.
Visitors can access the Planetarium, the trails, and the rural grocery store from the parking area.

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Cueva de las Manos Provincial Park

This protected area, which Rewilding Argentina donated in 2018, is home to the Cueva de las Manos archaeological site, one of the oldest expressions of cave art in South America —with paintings over 9500 years old— and which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The paintings allow us to peek into the life of those human groups of the past: scenes and silhouettes of animals such as guanacos, rheas and armadillos stand out among the figures, possibly the main components of their diet.
These can be accessed on foot from the Portal Cañadón Pinturas through the Bajada de los Toldos trail, or via Route 40 through two vehicle entrances. Visits to the archaeological site are guided and admission is paid.

More information at www.cuevadelasmanos.org

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Alero Charcamata

This archaeological excursion is located on private property. For a full-day excursion to the Charcamata canyon, you'll need to book in advance with a guide in Perito Moreno or La Posta de Los Toldos. The tour includes transportation by 4x4 truck, a guide for the entire trip, and lunch.
After a thirty-kilometer drive through gorgeous landscapes and crossing the Pinturas River, you'll arrive at the Charcamata Canyon. From there, you'll park and walk for about an hour with low difficulty to reach the Alero. Along the way, you'll cross a stream before arriving at the impressive cave. The cave is eighty meters wide and forty meters high, and contains a diverse range of cave paintings, some of which are over 5000 years old. These paintings showcase the main source of sustenance for the nomadic people of the region: the guanaco. Because there are no bars or railings, it's important to visit with extreme care and respect for the site.
Check schedules at La Posta de Los Toldos, Cueva de las Manos or at the Perito Moreno Tourist Office.

Where to stay

The park offers different options so that you can stay during your stay in the park.

La Posta de Los Toldos Lodge

La Posta de Los Toldos features nine bedrooms all with private bathrooms, common areas, a restaurant, a wood-fired oven in an old post, and space for bonfires.

Here you can hire guides for wildlife watching and reading the stars of Patagonian night skies from the observatory (which is free for use).

The lodge is also in charge of managing Campsite El Mollar, an area with six spaces marked with fences where you can park your vehicles for a fee. It also has a fire pit, space for tents, and a central building for common use featuring a living room with a wood stove, a dishwashing area, restrooms, and showers.

Open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Bookings: reservas@lapostadelostoldos.com
Instagram / Facebook: @lapostadelostoldos
web: https://www.lapostadelostoldos.com

Neighbouring Communities

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Perito Moreno

Perito Moreno, located on the RN 40, is a convenient stop for refueling, shopping, and accessing an ATM. Before visiting the Cueva de las Manos park, we recommend a visit to the Carlos Gradin Archeology Museum, which provides an excellent introduction to the region’s first hunter-gatherers’ way of life. You can also check out the famous Cafe Iturrioz located in the beautiful Iturrioz building, where you can enjoy a drink at the bar and explore the art exhibitions frequently held there.

Perito Moreno Tourism Office
Av. San Martín corner National Gendarmerie
Tel/WhatsApp: +54 9 297 623 8811
+54 9 297 418 1910
turismoperitomoreno@gmail.com

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Bajo Caracoles

Located on Route 40, it is 75 km south of Portal Cañadón Pinturas.

Other entrances

There are three entry points to the park, each offering hiking routes of varying degrees of difficulty to explore on foot as well as campsites for overnight stays.

Patagonia Argentina Park

National Route 40, 54 km south of Perito Moreno, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Whatsapp: +54 9 2966 228408
parquepatagonia.arg@gmail.com

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