{"id":124,"date":"2019-09-12T14:21:45","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T14:21:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elaurapatagonia.com\/?page_id=124"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:04:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:04:12","slug":"como-llegar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elaurapatagonia.com\/en\/como-llegar\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get there"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Plane<\/span><\/h4>
From Buenos Aires (national)<\/span>Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) \u2192 Bariloche Airport (BRC)<\/span>Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) \u2192 Esquel Airport (EQS)<\/span>Both routes are operated by Aerol\u00edneas Argentinas with regular flights.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Plane<\/span><\/h4>
From Santiago, Chile or Puerto Montt (international\/binational). Flight SCL (Santiago) or PMC (Puerto Montt) \u2192 Bariloche (BRC). Possible flight SCL\/PMC \u2192 Esquel (EQS) (depending on season and airlines). Some routes may be operated by airlines such as LAN\/LATAM.<\/span>\ud83d\udc49 Tip: Bariloche and Esquel are the main air hubs to reach El Aura Lodge.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Rental cars<\/span><\/h4>
From Bariloche or Esquel you can rent a car and drive along Provincial Route 71 to the park (approximately 70 km from Esquel or 240 km from Bariloche).<\/span>Scenic driving but in rural\/Patagonian areas: good weather and experience on long routes are recommended.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Buses<\/span><\/h4>
There are no direct city buses within Los Alerces National Park, but there are minibuses or transfers from:<\/span>Bariloche bus terminal \u2192 Esquel (various companies)<\/span>Esquel Terminal \u2192 near the park (local service depending on the season)<\/span>From the bus terminal, you can take a taxi or private car service to the lodge. (Check availability depending on the season.)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Taxi\/Private Hire<\/span><\/h4>
From Esquel or Bariloche Airport or Terminal you can take: Taxi or remis towards Los Alerces National Park (higher cost but direct).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Local transport and routes<\/span><\/h4>
Provincial Route No. 71: This is the main route that takes you to Los Alerces National Park and up to kilometer 40 where the lodge is located. Suitable for any vehicle (caution is advised while driving).<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Transportation options within the park<\/span><\/h4>
Once you arrive at the lodge, some activities include specific transportation:<\/span>Boat\/launch transfers for excursions (e.g., trekking with navigation on Lake Menendez).<\/span>Kayak to explore lakes and remote areas.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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