El Maitén

El Maitén is a settlement in Cushamen Department situated 625 meters (about 2,050 feet) above sea level near the Chubut River. The location marks where humid mountain regions give way to dry steppe landscape.

The settlement became a municipality in 1942 after the arrival of the General Roca railroad. This rail connection linked distant regions and transformed the area into a transportation hub.

The train station shapes how the community gathers and connects with visitors. This railroad heritage remains woven into daily life and how residents relate to their surroundings.

The town connects via Provincial Route 40 to other areas, providing access to services and travel options. Nearby Esquel and surrounding communities are easily reachable by road.

Native trees including Chilean cypress and southern beech grow throughout the area, having adapted to the semi-arid climate. These species shape the local landscape and show how nature responds to specific conditions here.

Location: Cushamen Department

Inception: December 22, 1942

Elevation above the sea: 625 m

Website: http://elmaiten.com.ar

GPS coordinates: -42.05000,-71.16667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04