Visiting PIEDRA PARADA | The most underrated thing to do in PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA?
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- Опубликовано: 17 сен 2024
- Piedra Parada is a natural protected area that’s located about 130 kilometres east of Esquel, and it makes for a fun and easy day trip. We organized a tour through Meraki Sur in town and they came to pick us up from our accommodations the next morning. It was about a 2 and a half-hour drive to Piedra Parada during which time we bid farewell to forests and mountains, as we ventured further into the Patagonian steppe.
Gualjaina is located 90 kilometres from Esquel and was the last service area before reaching our destination. We drove another 30 kilometres from this point before we spotted Piedra Parada rising like a giant monolith in the middle of the valley.
Piedra Parada sticks out like a sore thumb in the Valley of the Chubut River. Its origins are volcanic since once upon a time, this very area would have been the caldera of an ancient mega volcano. It would have first erupted some 60 million years ago, before the Andes were even formed, so this rock right here has witnessed a whole lot. It stands over 200 meters tall and it’s an ‘it’ destination for rock climbing.
After a guided walk around Piedra Parada, we returned back to the van where they had set up a nice picnic lunch for us. There were empanadas, mini-pizzas, sandwiches, pigs in a bun, and more. It was all homemade and delicious! And really, who could complain with these views?!
We then drove across the Chubut River towards Cañon de la Buitrera, which literally translates to the Vulture’s Canyon. The walls of the canyon stand around 150 meters tall, and it was a beautiful place for a hike.
Our guide led us up to the ‘aleros’ which are small refuges in the rock, almost like caves. These would have been used by the pre-Tehuelches and Tehuelches who inhabited this area in a seasonal manner up to 5000 years ago. We also learned about how they would’ve stored their guanaco meat in the ground, under layers of salt to help preserve it. There were lots info boards with even more information, so it’s worth the hike up if you make here.
So, as we’ve already mentioned, this is a really popular rock climbing destination, and you really notice this once you enter the Vulture’s Canyon.
This place was really put on the tourist map back in 2012 when the Petzl brand, which is known for organizing rock climbing gatherings chose Piedra Parada as its destination of the year. Now, this canyon draws climbers from all over the world and we got to see them in action.
By the time we finished our hike, it was merienda time, AKA afternoon tea time! Back at the van, our driver was already waiting with tea, coffee and a selection of pastries, so we were very happy hikers. We then hopped back in the van and drove back to Esquel!
And that was our day trip to Piedra Parada! We hope you guys enjoyed following along and we’ll see you soon with more videos from Patagonia, Argentina.
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Visiting PIEDRA PARADA | The most underrated thing to do in PATAGONIA, 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.
Our time in Patagonia continued as we headed from east to west trading more barren landscapes for thick forests, impressive mountains and magnificent lakes.
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This is exactly what I would want to do if I was able to visit Patagonia. What an amazing sight!
THank you very much MsHetha! Hard to believe a place this interesting is not that well known.
Soy argentina y sigo sus videos tanto en español como en inglés (me sirve para practicar mi inglés). Quería agradecerles por mostrar lo hermoso que es mi país y la verdad hay muchas cosas que no sabía se podían hacer en la Patagonia, me dan muchas ganas de hacer lo mismo.
Muchas gracias María! Apreciamos mucho el apoyo en ambos canales. ¡Nos encanta viajar en Argentina!
THAT'S A FANTASTIC Trip to the Famous Patagonian Mountains..🤗🤗🤗😯😯🤗😍
Thanks Carlos! We're blown away by the beauty of Patagonia.
Looks so stunning guys! We've never seen anything like that before, but loving getting out into nature as much as possible. I hope we get the chance to see it one day!
Thank you very much! We just found out about the place near the end of our time in Esquel! It truly is amazing!
This was an amazing place beautiful and the food they provided looked good
Thank you very much Effie! It was a nice little snack after all that hiking!
This is 100% our dream trip. We've gone all over with our tiny kids, but there are a few places (this being one of them) we're saving until they're able to walk and understand and enjoy.
That is great to hear! It sure would be a great family experience.
This would totally be a tour I would be interested in taking. Great video as always you two are awesome. ❤️from🇺🇸
Thank you very much Chris! Hope you can visit someday. We had no idea this place even existed until near the end of our visit in Esquel. So many fascinating places to explore in Patagonia.
You guys rock! Thanks for sharing apart of of Argentina most will likely never visit! Love you and your videos! My husband is craving his favorite alfajores now!!
Thank you very much Michaela! Ah, hope he gets a box of those soon!
Amazing video,that stone reminds me of the stone from Outlander!
Thanks Adriana! Ah, that it true!
Very nice vlog as usual ... refreshing to see somewhere were it would be very hard to start a bushfire .. ;-) Love ya work
Thanks Peter! Australia is in our thoughts every day.
I really enjoy your videos, i watch everyone of them. They are diverse and interesting. Thumbs Up!
Thank you very much!
Un gran abrazo!! Por compartir todo el laburo para mostrar estos bellos lugares!! Se los quiere mucho!
Muchas gracias Javier!
What an incredible place ! I' d never think this is in Argentina ! Is It possible to visit It on your own or you have to pay a guided tour ? How are the roads , do you need a special car to travel around Patagonia? Loved your video! 👏
Thanks Celina! Tours are a popular way to visit but you could also rent a car easily to visit.
Exciting and amazing ♥️
Thanks Nena! It sure was a memorable experience.
Holy moly mountains 🏔 thanks for sharing this lesson on the huge rock.
Thanks MIchael! We couldn't believe we almost never visited.
Wow👌
Thanks Aakarsh!
Amazing place
Thanks Vissu! It certainly is!
Hi my canadian Friends...!!!que hermoso lugar.....la inmensidad de la Patagonia hechiza de tal manera que siempre te dan ganas volver....a ustedes le suceden lo mismo??? además del incentivo de la buena gastronomía...!!!! Es MÁGICA Y MISTERIOSA....!!!! BUEN FINDE CHICOS♥️♥️
Muchas gracias Daniel! La Patagonia es hermosa y la comida también es increíble.
Aaaaawesome
Thanks Anita!
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Como no hacer un comentario,como no ofrecerles un me gusta ,si estan en su Majestad Patagonia,es una degustacion para la vista ,muchas gracias Canadienses,os saludos desde mi Buenos Aires Querido, tambien al Dani,mi compatriota saludos che
Muchas gracias Angel!
Absolutely beautiful ❤️
As always another great video love from 🇮🇪☘️😘
Thanks Bee! What a hidden gem this place is!
Awesome this place to walk and walk on foot. I am from Argentina and I never went to Piedra Parada although I know Esquel.
Thanks Hernán! We only found out about this place days before leaving. It sure is worth the effort to visit.
Amazing. You can even enjoy in THE VIEW, it's so magical and special. 😘
Thank you very much LeAny! Those views were just amazing.
Great landscape
Thanks Lilian! It sure was impressive.
Hello there.
I hope that you are all well and enjoying your travels in Argentina
As a suggestion consider a trip to the following places in the northern part of Argentina:
Iguazu falls.(higky recomended)
Talampaia National Park (highly recomended)
Valle de La Luna.
Travel safe and stay healthy.
THank you Fernando! Love the suggestions. Hope we can visit all 3 soon :)
한국에 또 와주세요 ❤
부산 - 제주도 !!
Busan . and JeJu
대단히 감사합니다! 우리는 곧 다시 방문하고 싶습니다.
Rocks n rocks all over😳😳
Thanks Ansh! Beautiful place to visit.
First time I'm watching your channel and was wondering which camera are you using? I want to buy myself a decent 4K camera.
In the bottom of description of the video are the gear they use
@@anybrzla3149 thanks got it in the description 😊
Thanks! Great question. We're using a Panasonic GH5 and G9.
Glad you found it!
Thanks for sharing Any!
Can you please head back to Japan or Korea, we really enjoyed your Asian videos
Thanks Peter! Hope we can soon.
Nice
Thanks
Nice Video Samuel and Audrey Ma'am
Thank you very much Pranav!
Nice intro
Thanks Pranav!
Samuel precisa falar mais nos vídeos em espanhol!
Eu realmente preciso estudar mais espanhol.
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