Valle Encantado

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View of the Limay River as it crosses the Enchanted Valley, Patagonia, Argentina.

A five-minute drive from Villa Llanquín takes you to the spectacular Valle Encantado – towering, craggy volcanic rock formations popular for climbing. Stop to see groups of guanacos feeding along the road, harvest wild fruit from the trees and drink mate on the confluence’s beach. It’s easy to spend an hour to a half-day here. To further explore the valley's caves and cliffs, book a day tour with Kairos Patagonia (kairospatagonia.com).

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