Villa Traful, Mountain settlement in Los Lagos Department, Argentina.
Villa Traful sits at 815 meters elevation on the northern shore of Lake Traful, surrounded by dense forests of cypress trees and mountains.
The settlement developed in the mid-20th century from a small area into a recognized locality, following earlier Mapuche communities inhabiting the region.
Residents of Villa Traful maintain strong connections to outdoor activities, particularly fishing in Lake Traful and exploring the surrounding mountain trails.
Villa Traful operates under postal code Q8403 and maintains communication through their administration office at +54 2944479018 for visitor inquiries.
The locality spans 7,144 hectares with a population density of 5.8 people per square kilometer, preserving large natural spaces between residential areas.
Location: Los Lagos Department
Elevation above the sea: 815 m
GPS coordinates: -40.65417,-71.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
Argentina extends across multiple climate zones and contains numerous geological formations. The country encompasses high mountain ranges in the Andes, salt flats in the northwest, rock formations in Patagonia, and extensive grasslands. These areas display the region's geological history and the adaptation of human settlements to different environments. The sites include volcanic craters, thermal springs, canyons, and historic villages. Many of these locations lie away from main routes and require several hours of travel. The regions document pre-Columbian cultures, colonial history, and traditional ways of life that continue today.
The Argentine landscape offers far more than its well-known urban centers. In the northwest, geological formations like Quebrada de las Conchas with its red sandstone cliffs and Talampaya National Park with its eroded canyons draw visitors. Quebrada de Humahuaca displays layers from millions of years of geological history, while Purmamarca sits at the base of the multicolored Cerro de los Siete Colores. Further north, Antofagasta de la Sierra allows access to high-altitude deserts and salt lakes. The Andes shape western Argentina with varied landscapes. The Uspallata Valley serves as a passage between Mendoza and Chile. In Patagonia, the granite spires of Monte Fitz Roy rise above glaciated valleys, while Los Alerces National Park protects ancient alerce trees and crystalline lakes. Villa Traful and Nahuel Huapi National Park show the Patagonian lake district with forested shores and volcanic peaks. Archaeological sites and nature reserves complete these remote destinations. Cueva de las Manos preserves prehistoric rock art from more than 9,000 years ago. The Ruinas de Quilmes mark a pre-Columbian settlement in the Andes. Bosques Petrificados de Jaramillo contains fossilized araucaria trees from the Jurassic period. The Esteros del Iberá form one of South America's largest wetlands, home to caimans, capybaras and over 350 bird species. La Cumbrecita offers hiking trails through alpine forests in the Sierras de Córdoba, while Gaiman preserves the Welsh colonial history of Patagonia.
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