Requisiti
Per partecipare al volontariato in Patagonia è necessario soddisfare ai requisiti di seguito elencati.
Horseback Riding
If you enjoy horse riding, you will be able to book tours in the areas of Valle Chico and Nahuel Pan in Esquel, and you will also be able to join horseback riding tours in Trevelin, Cholila and Los Alerces National Park.
Language Exchange
Language exchange is sharing your mother tongue with a local person who, in turn, helps with Spanish. You meet with your local language exchange partner two or three times per week and half of the time you speak only in Spanish, and the other half only in your mother tongue. Thus, you will both improve your language skills in a real communication context.
Rock Climbing
Only 5 km from Esquel you will find La Palestra, a 30 metres high natural rock climbing wall which offers challenging climbing in an amazing setting. Naturally, it is recommended to visit the place with a specialized guide. There is also an indoor climbing wall in the Club Andino Esquel. You can also join rock climbing trips through Cholila Explorers.
Skiing and Snowboarding
Usually from mid June to mid October, depending on the amount of snow, you can practice snow sports in La Hoya ski resort.
The ski centre is only 12 kilometres from Esquel and it has one snowpark with 24 trails covering 22 kilometres. You can rent your equipment in Esquel or directly at the ski resort. Find out more at the La Hoya Website.
Tango
If you would like to learn tango while you are in Esquel, you will have plenty of opportunities, with experienced teachers. Also, every Sunday evening there is a milonga, for you to practice and enjoy. For further information, visit Tango Esquel.
Trekking and Nature Walks
In Esquel and surrounding areas there are many trails which you can walk to enjoy the nature. You can go to Laguna la Z, Cerro la Cruz, and to the Cañadón de las Palomas in Arroyo Esquel without taking any means of transport. A bit further away, you will find the Curva de los Guanacos trail on the road to La Hoya ski resort. You can also find many trails in the Los Alerces National Park (50 km from Esquel) or in Trevelin (25 Km from Esquel).
Whale Watching
The franca whale, also known as Southern right whale, arrives at the waters surrounding the Valdes Peninsula between March and May, and reach their highest number during September and October. You can take a weekend to travel to Puerto Madryn to watch the whales as well as, depending on the time of the year, penguins, seals, sea lions, elephant seals, orcas…
Asociación Mapu
Maestro Tamburini 57
9200 Esquel, Chubut
Argentina
Formulario di contatto
Spagna - Registro Nazionale delle Associazioni: numero nazionale 587181
Argentina - Inspección General de Justicia: numero 3.271
Statuti
www.asociacionmapu.org