Lago Puelo, Chubut

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Cities and towns in Argentina Lago Puelo Province Chubut Department Cushamen Location 42°04′ S 71°37′ W Elevation 230 m AMSL Population 2,090 Demonym — Phone code +54 02945 CPA base U9211

The town of Lago Puelo is located in the Chubut Province, Argentina, 5 kilometers (3 miles) north from the Lago Puelo National Park, and 15 km (9 mi) south from El Bolsón. With a population of around 2,090 inhabitants, it is one of the towns that forms the Andine Shire (Spanish: La Comarca Andina).

Tourist destination during the summer, where the beautiful contrast of the lake with the mountains drawns tourists from all over the world. Its rich environment offers top quality trout and salmon fishing as well as virgin landscapes for long walks or horse rides.

With a population in constant growth due to the migration from larger cities in Argentina, this small town also offers a wide variety of artisans that display their crafts in the local fair of El Bolsón, or in the annual Forrest Festival (Spanish: La Fiesta Del Bosque) which is usually held during the month of January.

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• Villa Lago Puelo - Patagonia Lands (Spanish)
• Comarca Andina - Lago Puelo (Spanish)
• Lago Puelo - Hoteles Argentina

Coordinates: 42°05′S, 71°38′W