Los Antiguos lies in southeast Argentina, just two kilometres from the border with Chile. Situated on the fringe of Lago (Lake) Buenos Aires, this popular border town – which also happens to be a fruit-growing oasis – makes an excellent stopover for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers, with several stellar sights and attractions. The Parque Nacional Patagonia is home to bird-rich wetlands and wildlife viewing opportunities (including rare armadillos), while hiking around Monte Zeballos provides panoramic views of this section of Patagonia and windy Lago Buenos Aires is home to some quiet walking trails and lovely lookout spots. Finally, the working fruit farm of Chacra Don Neno offers informative guided tours and the chance to buy locally-produced delicacies like jams, preserves and syrups.
Fringing the southern Andes, Lagos Posadas or Lake Posadas lies northwest of the Argentinian province of Santa Cruz. Lake Posadas is renowned for its beautiful blue waters and distinctive tunnel-shaped rock set in its centre. Visitors can soak up the spectacular views of the lake with an incredible mountain backdrop, visit the nearby town of Hipolito Yrigoyen and enjoy a host of water-based activities, including trout and salmon fishing, hiking, and kayaking.
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Resting on the shores of Lake General Carrera in the Aisen region of southern Chile, Puerto Rio Tranquilo is a popular tourist destination with some excellent natural attractions to enjoy. Begin by visiting the staggeringly beautiful Marble Caves, with numerous tour companies offering boat and kayak tours of these unique formations and waterways, including the fluted Catedral de Marmol and the unforgettable Colores del Lago. Puerto Rio Tranquilo also makes a good base for viewing glaciers in the nearby Parque Nacional Laguna San Rafael, located just 50 kilometres away. This highly diverse area also includes swamps, jungles and sandy beaches.
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