BEST HIKING in Esquel, Patagonia, Argentina: LAGUNA LA ZETA + CERRO DE LA CRUZ

Come join us for another travel blog from Esquel as we explore some of the best hiking in Patagonia, Argentina by showcasing hikes to Laguna La Zeta and Cerro de la Cruz. Some of the best hiking in Esquel can be done directly from just outside of the city centre. Most of the nearby hikes departing from Esquel are easy half day adventures. Our two favorites were easy hikes to Laguna La Zeta and Cerro de la Cruz. Although you can take a taxi up the hill to the trail section of Laguna La Zeta we'd recommend walking to the trail section if you have the energy because you get some of the best views of Esquel along the way. Laguna La Zeta offers stunning mountain views and calm waters that are perfect for kayaking. Hiking up to Cerro de la Cruz offers you views of Esquel from the opposite direction. Although we didn't make it to the top given the strong winds we'd recommend you do so with proper gear. If you visit Esquel you should definitely consider some of the day hikes on offer as it was our favorite way of spending time in the city.

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BEST HIKING in Esquel, Patagonia, Argentina: LAGUNA LA ZETA + CERRO DE LA CRUZ

Spotting SEA LIONS in Peninsula Valdes on a Boat Tour | Chubut, Argentina:

Hey guys! We are Samuel and Audrey, a travel vlogging couple from Canada. In this travel channel we share our travel and food vlogs while touring the world.

We had the privilege of traveling around Argentina for nearly 3 months from January- April 2019 on a trip covering a large section of the country.

We kicked things off with several days in Buenos Aires where we were joined by Audrey's parents eating and sightseeing around some of our favourite neighbourhoods in the city. We then flew from Buenos Aires to Cordoba where we spent a couple of weeks in the Sierras of Cordoba.

From Cordoba, we then travelled a considerable distance on an overnight bus to Mar Del Plata just in time for a special food festival called Feria Masticar featuring the best of Argentine food and wine. We spent several days enjoying beaches and seafood before heading south to Patagonia to visit the province of Chubut.

While on the Atlantic side of Chubut we visited Puerto Madryn, Peninsula Valdes, Trelew, Gaiman and Dolavon. To summarize our time in this area, we had incredibly close encounters with wildlife including penguins, sea lions and guanacos while also experiencing Welsh culture in Argentina.

Our time in Patagonia continued as we headed from east to west trading more barren landscapes for thick forests, impressive mountains and magnificent lakes. We spent significant time in both Esquel and El Bolson with day trips to visit Trevelin, Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Cholila and Lago Puelo. Highlights included sailing, hiking, riding vintage trains and partaking in the national asado festival.

We finished visiting Patagonia with time spent in Villa La Angostura, San Martin De Los Andes and Bariloche where we enjoyed more stunning scenery and hiking. On our way back to Buenos Aires, we took the Tren Patagonia to Las Grutas before meeting up with Audrey's dad again.

To finish off our trip in Argentina, we spent more time in the capital and later Mendoza where we got to experience wine tourism to its fullest extent. Overall, we had an amazing time travelling around Argentina having only scratched the surface of this vast and diverse country.

Overall our Argentina travel series explores cities, small towns that are off-the-beaten-path, and scenic attractions with a strong emphasis on Argentina cuisine and local culture.

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