Top Things to do in El Bolson
Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in El Bolson, Patagonia
Discover the best top things to do in El Bolson, Argentina including Glaciar del Hielo Azul, Patagonia Canopy Tour, Rio Azul, Museo de Piedras Patagonicas, Cerro Piltriquitron, Cajon del Azul, El Bosque Tallado Museo a Cielo Abierto, Cascada Escondida, Cerro Perito Moreno, Cabeza del Indio.
Restaurants in El Bolson
1. Glaciar del Hielo Azul
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By rebeccaE86
I hiked to the Refugio from Dona Rosa, it took me 7h15. To gauge my fitness I run 5km in 32 minutes. If you are less fit than me it will take you much longer - be aware of the sunset.There were people arriving in the dark. That is dangerous! In March 2019 the Refugio cost 500peso. I bought a pizza for 500 and a beer for 130. (Inflation is 30% here next year the prices will be much more). The following morning I hiked to the glacier. The return trip to the Refugio was 3h15. It then took 5h30 to return to Dona Rosa. I had booked a taxi for 6pm. It was quite a challenge to make it on time! You can get a map and register your hike with the mountain service in El Bolson beside the pond in the centre of town. You must hike with 1.5L of water, a torch, a sleeping bag, sturdy shoes and lots of snacks. A two or 3 Refugio hike would be easier than the hike I did - after the glacier you can hike to Natacion Refugio which takes much less time than climbing down the mountain.
2. Patagonia Canopy Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
We have a circuit of 8 zip lines up to 25 meters in height and 200 meters long. People do not need to have prior experience and is for the whole family ,from 5 years of age can enjoy it. We flew between big trees and walked along the Patagonian Andean forest
3. Rio Azul
4. Museo de Piedras Patagonicas
5. 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!
6. 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.
7. El Bosque Tallado Museo a Cielo Abierto
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 441 reviews
Reviewed By WillemD420 - Tremelo, Belgium
A verry Nice walk through a magical forest. Some real pièces of art are made out of the threes. Got to check this out.
