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Aluminé
02942 / POP 4600 / ELEV 400M
Time seems to have stopped for Aluminé and, although it's an important tourist destina-
tion, it is less visited than destinations to the south. Situated 103km north of Junín de los
Andes via RP23, it's a popular fly-fishing destination and offers access to the less-visited
northern sector of Parque Nacional Lanín. The Río Aluminé also offers excellent white-
water rafting and kayaking.
Sights & Activities
The tourist office keeps a list of available
fishing
guides and also sells fishing licenses
(costing AR$180/540/720 per day/week/season).
Traditional Communities
VILLAGES
The nearby Mapuche communities of
Aigo
and
Salazar
, on the 26km dirt road to
Lago
Ruca Choroi
(in Parque Nacional Lanín), sell traditional weavings, araucaria pine nuts
and, in summer,
comidas tipicas
(traditional dishes). Salazar is an easy, signposted 12km
walk or bike ride out of town - just follow the river. Aigo is another 14km along.
Aluminé Rafting
OUTDOORS
( 02942-496322;
www.interpatagonia.com/aluminerafting
; Conrado Villegas 610; 9am-6pm
Mon-Sat)
For rafting on the Río Aluminé (best in November), as well as kayaking, fly-
fishing, trekking and rock climbing.
Sleeping & Eating
If you're traveling in a group, ask the tourist office about its list of self-catering cabins -
some just out of town - that offer good value for three or more people. High season coin-
cides with the November-through-April fishing season.
Nid Car
HOTEL $
