Arroyo Turquesa (Turquoise Brook) is one of the natural jewels of the Argentinean Andes. With this private tour from Barreal, you'll enjoy a beautiful, unique environment that will leave you spellbound.
Arroyo Turquesa Trip
We'll pick you up at your hotel in Barreal at 10 am and then set off in a 4x4 jeep to the Laguna Blanca shelter, some 50 miles away.
At this beautiful lake, located at 10,100 ft, we'll start a 5-mile trek through the Andes mountains. During the walk through these dreamy landscapes, we'll take several 15-minute breaks to rest and make the journey more bearable.
Also, we'll stop at the Guanaquitos Post at over 11,000 feet altitude, where we'll taste some of the local products. After lunch, we'll follow the route to the famous Arroyo Turquesa natural reserve, which is located at almost 13,500 feet high up in the Andean peaks!
We've finally reached our destination! Do you know what causes the intense color of the stream? We'll reveal the reasons to you as we walk and take pictures along its banks – a memory that will remain etched in your mind forever! We'll also see some of the principal species of local Andean flora and fauna.
From the stream, we'll return on foot to the place where we started the trekking route. There, we'll get back into the jeep to start the return journey to Barreal, admiring more spectacular Andean landscapes along the way.
After a short snack break, we'll take you back to your hotel, finishing this spectacular private tour around midnight.
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