Description of

The Terminal

Puerto Pañuelo is a passenger port located in Llao Llao peninsula, on Nahuel Huapi Lake. It is located 25 km west of the city of Bariloche, Argentina. The original port was built in 1965 by The National Park Administration, as part of the tourist infrastructure with which Nahuel Huapi National Park was endowed. As of 2013, and in accordance with the public tender of National Park Administration No. 01/2010 File 600/2011 (886/2010), the concessionaire built a new terminal.

SERVICES

Among the services provided to passengers, it can be highlighted:

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UNCOVERED PARKING, WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF LEAVING THE CAR OVERNIGHT.

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SALE OF TICKETS FOR LAKE EXCURSIONS.

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COFFEE SHOP.

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DRUGSTORE.

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CHOCOLATE SHOP.

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PUBLIC RESTROOMS.

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HEATING.

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FIRST AIDS ROOM.

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AREA TO EAT TAKEOUT FOOD.

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WAITING ROOMS AND BOARDING AREAS.

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BILINGUAL STAFF.

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5 OPERATIONAL COMMERCIAL PIERS.

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PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF THE PARK ADMINISTRATION THROUGH PARK RANGERS.

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PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF THE ARGENTINE COST GUARD THROUGH GUARDS.

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1 EXCLUSIVE DOCK FOR THE OPERATION OF MODESTA VICTORIA BOAT.

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1 PIER FOR OPERATIONAL SERVICES.

CIRCUITS AND TOURS OF INTEREST OPERATING FROM THE PORT

Two companies, which are authorized by the National Park Administration, operate from the Port offering the following services:

TURISUR

Puerto Blest tour

Carrying passengers across the border with Chile, and passengers who do not have Chile as their destination. The latter are offered in this excursion a tour through Cascada de los Cantaros, and Frias Lake. In high season, there is another boat that leaves at 1:00 pm and returns at 8:00 pm, offering only the tour without crossing the border.

Departure: 10:00 HS, return: 17:00 HS.

Excursion to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest.

Departure: 12:00 Y 14:00 HS, return: 18:30 HS.

* Schedules must be verified with the company as they may be subject to modifications.

CAU CAU (Espacio SA)

Excursion to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest

Departure: 12:00 Y 14:00 HS, return: 18:30 HS.

* Schedules must be verified with the company as they may be subject to modifications.

FARES

BOARDING

ARS 2600 for people over 2 years old.

FREE:

Disabled and children under 2 years old.

PARKING

ARS 1.000 motorcycles all cylinder capacity hour or fraction.

ARS 5.000 motorcycles all displacements 8-hour stay.

ARS 2.000 per car for hour or fraction.

ARS 12.000 per car for up to 8-hour stay.

ARS 3.500 minibuses o buses for hour or fraction.

ARS 21.000 minibuses o buses for up to 8-hour stay.

ARS 18.000 per car for 24-hour stay.

ARS 31.500 minibuses, buses and motorhomes for 24-hour stay.

TICKETS

Admission to Nahuel Huapi National Park

FREE:

Retired people, Children under SIX (6) years old, Members of Educational Visits, People with Disabilities and ONE (1) Companion, Local Residents (Bariloche), Protocol Visit, Agents of the NATIONAL PARKS ADMINISTRATION, Guides and Veterans of Malvinas.

ARS 5.000: Students

ARS 5.000: Provincial Residents of Rio Negro and Neuquen

ARS 7.000: National Residents

ARS 20.000: General