Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Los Antiguos
02963 / POP 3360
Situated on the windy shores of Lago Buenos Aires, the agricultural oasis of Los Antigu-
os is home to
chacras
(small independent farms) of cherries, strawberries, apples,
apricots and peaches. Before Europeans arrived, it was known as I-Keu-khon (Place of
the Elders) to Tehuelches. It makes for an attractive crossing to Chile, and the stretch of
road between Perito Moreno and Los Antiguos affords particularly spectacular lake
views.
Volcán Hudson's 1991 eruption covered the town in ash, but farms have bounced back.
In summer
Lago Buenos Aires
, South America's second-biggest lake, is warm enough
for a brisk swim. The stunning
Río Jeinemeni
is a favored spot for trout and salmon
fishing.
Most services in the town are located either on or near east-west Av 11 de Julio, which
heads west to the Chilean frontier at Chile Chico, the region's most convenient border
crossing. Perito Moreno and RN40 are 60km east.
Tours
Chelenco Tours
TOUR
( 15-6284-2177;
www.chelencotours.tur.ar
;
Av 11 de Julio Este 584; 10am-1pm &
4:30-9:30pm)
In a log cabin office, this tour operator offers trekking to Cueva de Las
Manos as well as trips to the scenic road to Monte Zeballos, in addition to longer excur-
sions.
Festivals
Fiesta de la Cereza
CHERRY FESTIVAL
Rodeos, live music and the crowning of the national Cherry Queen during the second
weekend of January. Artisan goods are sold and
peñas folklóricas
(Argentine folk music
concerts) at private farms go on all night long - see the tourist information office for
more information.
Sleeping & Eating
