Top Things to do in El Bolson
7 Free Things to do in El Bolson That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in El Bolson, Argentina including Rio Azul, Cerro Piltriquitron, Cajon del Azul, Feria Artesanal, Cerro Amigo, Parroquia Nuestra Senora De Lujan, Plaza Pagano.
Restaurants in El Bolson
1. Rio Azul
2. Cerro Piltriquitron
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 152 reviews
Reviewed By stefand404 - Arlon, Belgium
The hike to the summit gets very steep in the last km, and the trail is very slippery because of the mud/gravel mixture. Go there with good hiking shoes and good physical condition. The view is breathtaking, and people with vertigo could feel uncomfortable given the cliffs and very steep sections (DO NOT FORGET to register at the refugio before climbing. DO NOT FORGET to go and tell the refugio manager when you are back from the summit, otherwise he will have to go up there to look for you...). The refugio is a wonderful place to get some excellent home-made food and beer. You can also sleep in a dorm for a reasonable price (around 300 pesos a night). The guy (Rodolpho if I remember well) who manages the refugio is very nice and you can have a chat with him about life in the mountains. He knows it all about the place and will be happy to inform you. The place has a great athmosphere, so do not miss the opportunity to stop there. Access: if you have a car, you can drive up to the "plataforma" 1 km under the Bosque Tallado. Be warned that the road to get there is in terrible condition and very steep. We have seen some guys with Renault Clio and similar 2WD drive up there, but we felt way safer in our 4WD. Have a wonderful hike!
3. Cajon del Azul
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 214 reviews
Reviewed By nicolafP8390XR
Amazing afternoon spent by Cajon del Azul. Caught the bus to Wharton from El Bolson at 8am. We hiked from Wharton which took 2 and a half hours (we are fast walkers). We decided to continue hiking to Refugio El Retamal to get a spot for the night. We then hiked back down to Refugio Cajon del Azul for lunch. After this we took the long way round to reach the swimming areas - exiting the refugio uphill, turning left along the trail and following the red dots along the edge of the Cajon until eventually reaching a stone beach/swimming area. Because we wanted to return via the main easier route we waded across with shoes and pack in the air. We sat for several hours enjoying the sun and cooling off in the very cold water. There are plenty of rocks to relax on and spots to get into the crystal clear water. There is the easy option to just return to the bridge from Refugio Cajon del Azul and find a spot to the left or right after crossing back over the bridge. Alternatively there is the more exciting but challenging longer hike to more secluded spots and views of the Cajon. Some of the most spectacular scenery in the world and it remains relatively quiet and untouched. Definitely try to go in good weather.
