Los Cipreses: Nature, Horseback Riding and Regional Discoveries

Cypress forests, waterfalls and streams along mountain slopes define Los Cipreses, near the international crossing at Río Futaleufú. The town is on National Route 259, 30 kilometers from Trevelin. Those looking for a vacation rental in Los Cipreses will find a base for a variety of experiences: from a short walk and guided horseback rides to regional offerings centered on crafts, strawberries and wine tourism.

Nature Trails and Horseback Riding

The Sendero Mirador del Paraíso is an approximately one-hour walk of easy difficulty. Along the way, panoramic views open up over the Río Grande and the Trono de Nubes. You must book with the local Baqueano guide to take this walk. This makes it quite different from trekking in the Área Natural Protegida Lago Bagillt, which is rated moderate to high in difficulty.

Horseback rides are available in different durations, too. Cabalgatas Apus offers guided, family-friendly rides in the Los Cipreses area, led by local residents. Short rides last half an hour or one hour. Those interested in a longer ride can plan an approximately eight-hour round trip along the Huella Andina from Paso Guzmán to Lago Bagillt. The short rides and the longer tour offer different ways to spend the day.

Nearby is the Estación de Piscicultura Arroyo Bagillt, in the Los Cipreses area. Visitors can learn about trout there. A guided tour gives families with children the opportunity to interact with and feed the fish. Those looking for nature experiences for the whole family can consider this visit as an activity in its own right, alongside a walk or horseback ride.

Tulips, Strawberries and Patagonian Wine Tourism

A seasonal highlight is the Ledesma family’s tulip field at Establecimiento Plantas del Sur – Tulipanes Patagonia: two million bulbs bloom there in October and November. The fact that the blooms are limited to these months makes the tulip season an important factor when choosing when to travel. At Legua 13, visitors can also learn about fruit growing and pick their own organic strawberries.

Patagonian wine tourism includes Chacra Baruk and Bodega Entre Senderos. The vineyards at Casa Yagüe offer another geographical distinction: they were established in 2014, 500 meters from the Río Futaleufú. Along with strawberry growing and the tulip field, they reveal another side of the destination, beyond its trails and horseback rides. Those interested in regional products and wine tourism can make these offerings a focus of their trip planning.

Crafts and Getting Around Town

Along National Route 259, the Casa de la Artesana brings together craftspeople, people involved in handicrafts and art, and producers. Offerings include woodwork and handwoven textiles made from local wool. This cultural stop adds insights into local crafts to the nature and food-and-drink offerings. Los Cipreses also has a visitor and information center.

The town lies on the 39-kilometer Ruta Galesa between Trevelin and the Chilean border. When choosing a vacation rental, you can consider which of the experiences described will shape your stay: walks, horseback rides, family visits to the trout farm, or regional products and crafts. This can help you choose what suits your travel interests in Los Cipreses without combining the different activities into a single excursion itinerary.

More destinations: Lago Futalaufquen, La Aldea.

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