Lago Posadas (formerly Hipólito Yrigoyen) lies in northwestern Santa Cruz and, according to the province, has about 480 inhabitants. It grew out of a sheep ranch and today lives off sport fishing, birdwatching, trekking and 4x4 excursions.
Things to do
- Lakes Circuit: Lake Pueyrredón and Lake Posadas, separated by a natural isthmus, contrasting deep blue with turquoise greens.
- Arco de Piedra (Stone Arch) and La Costosa beach, so shallow you can wade out with the water at waist height.
- Cueva del Puma, with rock paintings more than 3,000 years old according to the province, and Cerro de los Indios.
- Garganta del Río Oro (Río Oro gorge).
- Sport fishing in lakes Posadas and Pueyrredón.
- Close access to Perito Moreno National Park and the Cueva de las Manos.
Getting there
Turn off RN 40 at Bajo Caracoles: it's 75 km of gravel towards the Andes. In summer you can also get there from Los Antiguos on Route 41 (the Monte Zeballos road), which may close due to snow in winter. Road conditions: check before you travel at Prensa Santa Cruz – Estado de rutas (Vialidad).
According to Turismo Ruta 40 there is fuel in the village, but not always: arrive with a margin. Tourism office: Av. San Martín 50.
