{"id":2754,"date":"2026-05-27T19:06:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T22:06:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapromesaargentina.com\/?p=2754"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:02:49","slug":"patagonia-central-etapa-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapromesaargentina.com\/en\/patagonia-central-etapa-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Patagonia Central – Etapa 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

Patagonia Central – Etapa 1<\/h2>\n\n\n

From sea and steppe to the mountains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Ambassador: Leandro Vesco \u2014 travel journalist for La Naci\u00f3n and author of travel books<\/em>
Route: Buenos Aires \u2192 R\u00edo Negro \u2192 Chubut \u2192 R\u00edo Negro \u2192 La Pampa \u2192 Buenos Aires<\/em>
Journey: more than 6,000 km across four provinces<\/em>
Cultural focus: editorial tour and presentations of Leandro Vesco's book Patagonia<\/em>
La Promesa Dialogues: Puerto Madryn \u00b7 Camarones \u00b7 Comodoro Rivadavia \u00b7 Cholila<\/em>
Purposeful Actions: Camarones \u00b7 Cholila<\/em>
Sponsors: Hertz Argentina \u00b7 MAI 10 Experience<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travelling the country to honour it, La Promesa Argentina sets out on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n

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In the Territorial Journeys we seek to leave the main roads and follow secondary and coastal paths to travel deeper through the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first stage of the First Patagonian Territorial Journey covered the Atlantic coast from the province of Buenos Aires to Pen\u00ednsula Vald\u00e9s and Puerto Madryn, passing through coastal towns, old roadside stops, small family projects and landscapes where the wind, the distances and the sense of belonging still set the rhythm of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Journey milestones<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the map illustrated by @decur<\/strong>, every \ud83d\udccd marks a milestone along the route and a story that honours the territory and those who inhabit it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roadside stops.\u00a0 Coastal towns.\u00a0 Projects sustained with soul and effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u00b7 Parador La Merced \u2013 RN3, km 711 \u00b7 Buenos Aires Province \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Classic stop between Buenos Aires and Carmen de Patagones. A roadside restaurant open 24 hours: home-cooked food, a simple bed and road-trip trust. @hotel.paradorlamerced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 \u00b7 La Baliza \u2013 RP1 \u00b7 Villa 7 de Marzo \u00b7 Buenos Aires Province \ud83c\udf0a<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the last seaside resort of Buenos Aires province, a couple opened the town's first seafood diner. Fresh catch of the day and a table facing the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 \u00b7 Carmen de Patagones \u2013 RN3 \u00b7 Buenos Aires Province \ud83e\udded<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Symbolic start of Patagonia. Opposite Viedma and the R\u00edo Negro, the historic town centre invites you to walk at leisure. Casa Crespo, a boutique hotel with rest and history. @casacrespo.patagonia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf77 Bodega Wapisa @bodegawapisa<\/strong> \u00b7 San Javier \u00b7 R\u00edo Negro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A winery of Atlantic Patagonia, 30 km from Viedma. It produces wines with maritime influence and the only Argentine wine matured on the seabed, in underwater cellars in the depths of the San Mat\u00edas Gulf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 \u00b7 Bah\u00eda Creek \u2013 RP1 (Coastal Road) \u00b7 R\u00edo Negro Province \ud83d\udc1a<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Self-sustaining domes facing the sea, renewable energy and zero-kilometre cuisine. @plusrefugio<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open cliffs, warm waters and southern right whales in season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 \u00b7 Punta Mejill\u00f3n \u2013 RP1 \u00b7 Pozo Salado \u00b7 R\u00edo Negro Province \ud83d\udc26<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A protected natural area and little-explored seaside resort on the R\u00edo Negro coast. Rock pools, birds and living memory in a landscape that remains intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6 \u00b7 Punta Perdices \u2013 RP1 \u00b7 San Antonio Este \u00b7 R\u00edo Negro Province \ud83d\udc1f<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A family roadside stop and artisanal fishing in turquoise, crystal-clear waters on white sand. Nicknamed \u201cthe Argentine Caribbean\u201d, 1,050 km from Buenos Aires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7 \u00b7 Puerto Lobos \u2013 RN3 \u00b7 Chubut Province \ud83c\udf2c\ufe0f<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the 42nd parallel \u2014the natural boundary between R\u00edo Negro and Chubut\u2014 the Parador El Empalme stands among ruins and wind, facing one of the most beautiful beaches on the Patagonian coast: pristine, open and wild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There, sea lion colonies rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8 \u00b7 Pen\u00ednsula Vald\u00e9s \u2013 Chubut Province \ud83d\udc0b<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the great marine wildlife sanctuaries on the planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between May and December, southern right whales approach the coast with astonishing curiosity and gentleness, allowing them to be observed from very close, both from land and at sea. It is one of the few destinations in the world where an encounter with them is practically guaranteed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is extraordinary about this territory is the convergence of wildlife: southern right whales, elephant seals, sea lions and Magellanic penguins coexist with a great diversity of seabirds and the fauna of the Patagonian steppe \u2014guanacos, rheas, foxes and Patagonian maras\u2014 adapted to this open landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Occasionally orcas can also be seen hunting through intentional stranding, one of the most fascinating behaviours in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a territory where marine life approaches the coast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9 \u00b7 Puerto Madryn \u2013 Chubut Province \ud83c\udf0a<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Madryn combines sea, nature, science, history and Patagonian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The First La Promesa Dialogue was held here at the Ecocentro @ecocentropuertomadryn<\/strong>, a gathering to share the message of La Promesa Argentina and present the book Patagonia by Leandro Vesco with stakeholders linked to tourism, conservation and the local community. The presentation was led by Leandro Vesco and Guillermo Paats, director of @argentinavision<\/strong> and member of the Federal Council of La Promesa Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The city is also a gateway to scientific projects, marine conservation initiatives and cultural spaces that help to better understand the Patagonian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cultural and territorial guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marine wildlife watching<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc0b Southern right whales<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the coast at El Doradillo and Las Canteras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Puerto Pir\u00e1mides, boat trips with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@bottazziwhalewatch<\/strong> \u00b7 @avistajespekesosa<\/strong> \u00b7 @puntaballenas<\/strong> \u00b7 @hydrosportavistajes<\/strong> \u00b7 @whalesargentina<\/strong> \u00b7 @southernspirit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best time: the last departure of the day, at sunset.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elephant seals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colonies at Punta Norte, Punta Delgada, Punta Loma and Punta Pir\u00e1mides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Historic estancia to observe them: www.rinconchico.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddad Sea lions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sea lion colonies at Puerto Pir\u00e1mides, Punta Norte, Caleta Vald\u00e9s and Punta Loma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Snorkelling and diving: @puertopiramidebuceo<\/strong> \u00b7 @aquatours_buceo<\/strong> \u00b7 @scubadubabuceo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc27 Magellanic penguins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The largest continental colony in Patagonia. @estanciasanlorenzo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@estancialaernestina<\/strong> \u2014 Punta Norte<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@estanciaelpedral<\/strong> \u2014 Punta Ninfas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc0b Orcas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only place in the world where hunting through intentional stranding is observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orcas launch themselves onto the beach to catch young sea lions at Punta Norte and elephant seals at Caleta Vald\u00e9s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Near the main observation points: @estancialaernestina<\/strong> \u00b7 www.rinconchico.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nature experiences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kayaking between cliffs \u00b7 @patagoniaexplorersseakayak<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horse ride to Punta Pardelas \u00b7 @pingosdelmar<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cycling between Golfo Nuevo and Golfo San Jos\u00e9 \u00b7 @traccion_a_sangre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Full moon trekking \u00b7 @traccion_a_sangre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\u00d74 off-road to Cerro Avanzado \u00b7 @argentinavision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Birdwatching and nature photography \u00b7 @argentinawildlifeexpeditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For comprehensive advice throughout Pen\u00ednsula Vald\u00e9s: @argentinavision<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Estancias<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rinc\u00f3n Chico \u00b7 www.rinconchico.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

La Elvira \u2013 Natural Lodge \u00b7 naturallodge.com.ar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

@estancialaernestina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@estanciaelpedral<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@estanciasanlorenzo<\/strong> \u2014 caba\u00f1a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Pir\u00e1mides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@rayentraypiramides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@lasrestingashotel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@rayentrayoceano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flavours of the sea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Pir\u00e1mides \u00b7 @lacovachapuertopiramides<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Madryn \u00b7 @cantinaelnautico<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marine olive groves<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Estancia La Providencia \u00b7 www.laprovidenciapatagonia.com.ar<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A unique project near Punta Ninfas: olives grown by the sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patagonian culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Puerto Madryn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ecocentro \u00b7 @ecocentropuertomadryn<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provincial Museum of Natural Sciences and Oceanography<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Desembarco Museum \u00b7 @museodeldesembarco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of the Welsh community that arrived on the ship Mimosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trelew<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Egidio Feruglio Palaeontological Museum \u00b7 @mefpatagonia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coffee at the historic bar of the Hotel Touring Club \u00b7 @hoteltouringclub<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welsh tradition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Gaiman, at the Bethel Chapel, on Sundays you can experience the Cymanfa Ganu, Welsh congregational singing accompanied by a pedal harmonium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teahouses: @casadetegaiman<\/strong> \u00b7 @tycymraeg<\/strong> \u00b7 @plasycoedgaiman<\/strong> \u00b7 @nain.glenys<\/strong> \u00b7 @tygwynpatagonia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation \u00b7 @posada.los.mimbres<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science and conservation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

@icb.argentina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@pn_orca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@globalpenguinsociety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@avesargentinas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@patagonianatural<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

@wcsargentina<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Pablo de Vald\u00e9s Wildlife Reserve \u00b7 @vidasilvestrearg<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Territorial Journey was made possible thanks to Hertz Argentina, who provided the vehicle to cover this extensive Patagonian route, and to the ongoing support of the Hertz Trelew team. Fuel and additional contributions were provided by MAI 10. A very special thank you to Leandro Vesco for his extraordinary work, sensitivity and commitment throughout the entire journey.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patagonia \u2013 First Territorial Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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