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The Agrio river Falls

Just 1 km from the town of Caviahue among Araucaria forests and volcanic rocks you can discover and admire the different jumps that forms the Agrio River in its descent.

Salto del Agrio - Patagonia Argentina
Salto del Agrio – Patagonia Argentina

Salto del Agrio:

You reach from Caviahue, after traveling 16 km, on routes 26 and 27 from Copahue. This fall has a large waterfall into a pool. There are three lookout points to contemplate this majestic scenery.

Río Agrio falls:

Crossing the bridge over Río Agrio that you reach after 500 m. from Caviahue on route 26, you follow the road that leads to the falls: Del Basalto (3 m.), Cabellera de la Virgen (20 m.), de La Culebra(4 m.) and Del Gigante with two medium falls divided by a basalt block resembling the profile of a head.

Cascadas del Agrio - Patagonia Argentina
Cascadas del Agrio – Patagonia Argentina

Laguna Escondida:

It is located at the end of a path that you will be able to take on foot ascending by a series of basalt plateaus. It is an excellent panoramic lookout point to view Lakes Caviahue and rivers Dulce and Agrio.

Cascada Escondida:

It can be reached on foot, on horseback and in winter in cross country skis or snow cats. It is located 3 km. from Caviahue heading west. The fall is approximately 15 m. high and is surrounded by araucarias, ñires and lengas splashed with muticias.