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A week-long February event that celebrates the city's 1906 founding.
Fiesta Nacional de Esquí
SKI FESTIVAL
(National Skiing Festival)
Takes place in mid-September at La Hoya.
Sleeping
Esquel has many accommodations; check with the tourist office for more listings, which
include cabins and apartments geared for ski vacations.
Sol Azul
HOSTEL $
( 455193;
www.hostelsolazul.com.ar
;
Rivadavia 2869; dm AR$90; )
With the good looks
of a mountain lodge, this welcoming hostel ups the ante with a sauna and a fully decked-
out kitchen with industrial stoves lined with spices. There's also dinners serving local
meat. Dorms are in a house at the back, with small but tidy bathrooms. It's a taxi ride to
the center, on the northern edge of town. Breakfast is extra (AR$20).
Planeta Hostel
HOSTEL $
( 456846;
www.planetahostel.com
;
Roca 458; dm AR$110, d AR$350; )
This old but boldly
painted downtown house features friendly service but cramped rooms. Down comforters,
a spotless communal kitchen and a flatscreen TV lounge are a cut above the usual.
Hostería La Chacra
B&B $$$
( 452802;
www.lachacrapatagonia.com
; RN259, Km5; d/tr AR$400/500; )
If you
want a shot of local culture, nothing is better than this country lodging in a 1970s home
with ample bright rooms, generous gringo breakfasts and thick down bedding. The owner
Rini is a consummate host and expert on local Welsh history. Get here via shuttle, taxi or
Trevelin bus - they pass hourly.
Sur Sur
HOTEL $$$
(
www.hotelsursur.com
;
Fontana 282; d/tr AR$450/550; )
A popular option, this family en-
terprise delivers warmth and comfort. Small tile rooms feature TV, fan and hair dryers,
and the hallways are decked with regional photos taken by former guests. Breakfast is
served buffet-style.
Hostería Angelina
INN $$$
