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  Trelew is famous for having Welsh origins. 1 hour by bus from Puerto Madryn.    

South America

With its end of the world feel,&nbsp;Argentina attracts and surprises. Its very rich&nbsp;unique culture,&nbsp;its varied breath-taking scenery&nbsp;or even&nbsp;its dynamic and bustling capital city, Buenos Aires,&nbsp;mesmerise travellers. Whether you choose to concentrate on one area, or alternatively travel the breadth and width of the country,&nbsp;a trip to Argentina has what it takes to satisfy all your desires. Its landmass covers a part of the luxurious&nbsp;amazon forest, pampas plains, and also the steppes and glaciers of Patagonia for&nbsp;enthusiasts of extensive&nbsp;hikes and treks. Argentina also shares two of its geographical landmarks between its neighbours, who are witnesses to the incredible diversity that the country has to offer: in the north-east the majestic&nbsp;Iguazu Falls&nbsp;are divided into three parts; one in Brazil, another in Paraguay, and finally the most spectacular falls of the park which are home to the Devil’s Throat, on the Argentinian side. Nearly 4,300km from there, at the southernmost point of the country, Argentina covers a third of the legendary Tierra del Fuego, the rest of which is controlled by Chile.&nbsp;Ushuaïa&nbsp;still remains to this day the Eldorado of escapism in the hearts of adventurers. So, are you ready for your&nbsp;trip to Argentina&nbsp;?

Argentina

Trelew

Puerto Madryn, the place from which to visit the Valdès Peninsula, is on the Atlantic sea coast, in the north of Argentine Patagonia.

Puerto Madryn

 Punta Tombo is Argentina's penguin paradise on the Atlantic coast of Patagonia.

Punta Tombo

Like its neighbour  Trelew, Gaiman is a small town in the province of Chubut, that has been very marked by the immigration of Welsh people to Argentina in the 19th century.

Gaiman

 Los Arrayanes National Park contains an enchanting forest of "Luma apiculata", the emblematic tree of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia.

Bosque de Arrayanes

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On the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi lies Los Arrayanes National Park. The park extends over more than 1,700 hectares and can be reached from the town of Villa La Angostura. It is located on the Quetrihué Peninsula and contains a very unusual, centuries-old forest The arrayán tree is actually a member of the Myrtaceae family and therefore comes into bloom with little white flowers then produces a fruit similar to that of the common myrtle. When you enter the arrayán forest and walk around in it, it feels strange and mystical. Unusually and surprisingly, the bark of the trees is actually cinnamon coloured, and though the trees grow very slowly they do eventually reach 20 metres in height. There is a narrow path here that takes you on a 14-kilometre walk through the undergrowth and around the forest. <a href="/argentina/">This is definitely a nice place to visit when in Argentina</a>!

Los Arrayanes National Park contains an enchanting forest of "Luma apiculata", the emblematic tree of Argentine and Chilean Patagonia.

I went to take a tour of the pretty Bosque de Arrayanes from Villa La Angostura. A pleasant walk in a peninsular park in the middle of the Nahuel Huapi, including a unique forest, little lakes and awesome views. 
To be honest, there is so much to see in the area, but I wouldn't say that this place is the biggest must-see on <a href="/argentina/">your journey in Argentina</a>. But if you have a little time, why not go there for a little tour? And if you're a fan of botany, you can't miss the trip. 
If you want, it's also possible to get there from the same departure city or from Bariloche. (I didn't try this option.) FYI: the walk/bike ride is very easy, and beside the views of the Nahuel Huapi, the encounter with these unique trees that are over 400 years old will be the highlight of your trip. As a matter of fact, unless you're an expert photographer, it can be difficult to find the angle and the light capturing this discovery. And one slide less for your special evening back from your travels...

A national park in Argentine Patagonia, around Nahuel Huapi Lake, famous for being the last forest in the world with this type of tree that never loses its leaves.

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