Are there hostels in Esquel?

Very few. In practice you combine capsule beds (My Pod House, the only one on the list with an individual bed) and apartments or cabins with a kitchen to share between 2 and 4 people. The only hostel on the list, HostelDraiggoch, is in Trevelin, 24 km away.

How do I get from the airport to the centre?

The airport is ≈ 21 km away. Remises Nevada has a desk in the main hall (+54 2945 455 555) and the ride takes ≈ 20 minutes; some places to stay, such as My Pod House, La Quilmeña and Lahuan, offer a paid transfer. If you fly to Bariloche or Trelew, you continue by bus for 4-5 h or ≈ 9 h.

How much does La Trochita cost and when does it leave?

International tourists pay ≈ US$ 109 and residents of Esquel or Trevelin ≈ US$ 30. It leaves at 10:00 am from the Esquel station (some days also at 2:00 pm), lasts ≈ 3 h and goes as far as Nahuel Pan. Reserve online: several departures sell out.

Can you get to Los Alerces without a car?

Yes, with the Jacobsen bus Monday to Friday: it leaves Esquel at 7:00 am, reaches Villa Futalaufquen at 8:30 am and returns at 3:30 pm. After the January 2026 fire, check with Parques Nacionales which areas are open before you go. Entry for foreigners is around ≈ US$ 23.

How do I get from Esquel to Trevelin and what is there to do?

With the Jacobsen bus, which runs often Monday to Friday: 45-55 minutes. In Trevelin you can visit the mill museum, Malacara's tomb and the Welsh tea houses. Nant y Fall (18 km from the village) and Nant Fach (17 km) need a car or tourist transport.

When is the best time to go?

December to February is the driest and mildest (highs of 20-22 °C), with cool nights. In October and November the Trevelin tulips bloom, and from July to September you can ski at La Hoya. In winter the road can freeze and the passes into Chile can close from the cold.

Cheap places to stay in Esquel and Trevelin: 2026 guide

La Trochita, el Viejo Expreso Patagónico, entre estepa y cerros

Campos de tulipanes en Trevelin con la cordillera al fondo

Casa de campo entre pinos con un cerro nevado en Esquel

How to get to Esquel and Trevelin

✈️ Brigadier General Antonio Parodi Airport EQS

≈ 21 km east of Esquel · ≈ 20 min by car to the centre

Getting to the centre and your accommodation

Remís (taxi): Remises Nevada has a desk in the main airport hall (+54 2945 455 555) and the ride to the centre takes ≈ 20 min; other taxi cooperatives in town are Badén, Néstor, Unión and La Terminal
My Pod House, La Quilmeña and Lahuan offer a paid transfer to and from the airport
Car: Hertz has a desk at the airport

Direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas from Buenos Aires (Aeroparque), with 7 to 9 flights a week and ≈ 2 h 30 of flying. Backpacker alternative: fly to Bariloche or Trelew and continue by bus (4-5 h and ≈ 9 h).

🚌 Esquel Bus Station

📍 Av. Alvear 1871

🛏️ ≈ 0.6 to 3.3 km from the places to stay in Esquel (1.2 to 4.3 km by street)

It has public toilets, a kiosk, a cafeteria and a taxi stand (tel. +54 2945 451584). E.T.A.P., Don Otto, Crucero del Norte, Jacobsen, Vía Bariloche, Vía TAC, Marga Taqsa and Mar y Valle stop here. Jacobsen tickets to Trevelin are sold at office 7, and the La Trochita station is 0.6 km away (≈ 8 min on foot).

🚌 Bus tickets to Esquel and Trevelin

Long-distance buses from Esquel and Trevelin

Destination	Km from Esquel and Trevelin	Hours	Frequency	Companies
El Bolsón	164	≈ 2 h 40 to 3 h 30	≈ 3-4 a day according to ticket search sites	Vía TAC
Bariloche	284	≈ 4 to 5 h	≈ 2 to 4 a day according to search sites	Vía TAC, Marga Taqsa, Vía Bariloche
Trevelin	24	45-55 min	up to 16 a day Monday to Friday; 11 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays	Jacobsen
Comodoro Rivadavia	577	≈ 9 h	1 to 2 a day	E.T.A.P., Marga Taqsa
Trelew	603	≈ 8 h 45	1 to 2 a day	Vía TAC
Puerto Madryn	666	≈ 9 h 45 to 10 h 30	1 to 2 a day	Vía TAC
Buenos Aires (Retiro)	1,868	≈ 27 h via General Acha; ≈ 31 h via Bariloche	1 a day on the 27 h route	Vía TAC

Frequencies and schedules on ticket search sites don't match each other: confirm them at the station ticket office before planning.

Map of Esquel and Trevelin: bus station, places to stay and sights

The places to stay in this guide, the bus station, the airport and the things to see, all on one map. Tap a point to see its name.

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Distances from the centre

Place	Distance	Time	How
La Trochita station	0.6 km from the bus station	≈ 8 min on foot	on foot from the bus station
Plaza San Martín	2.3 km from the bus station by street	≈ 30 min on foot, or ≈ 2 min by car or remís	on foot, by bus or by remís
Trevelin	24 km	45-55 min	Jacobsen bus
Villa Futalaufquen (Los Alerces)	52 km	≈ 1 h 30 on the Jacobsen bus	bus Monday to Friday, or car
Nahuel Pan (end of La Trochita)	19 km ride	≈ 3 h with a ≈ 45 min stop	on the train
Alerzal Milenario (Puerto Chucao)	via RP 71, northern part of the park	≈ 2 h by vehicle + 15 min on foot	only with a tour
EQS Airport	≈ 21 km	≈ 20 min	remís or car

Getting around Esquel and Trevelin

The city bus has three lines (1, 2 and 3), run by Jacobsen, and comes every 9-10 minutes Monday to Friday between 6:30 am and 8:55 pm. You pay with a SUBE card, a debit or credit card, or a Mercado Pago QR code, and a ticket costs ≈ US$ 1.2.
To get to Trevelin, Jacobsen has up to 16 departures a day Monday to Friday (between 6:45 am and 11:00 pm) and 11 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; the trip takes 45-55 minutes.
There are remís cooperatives (Badén, Néstor, Nevada, Unión and La Terminal) and taxi stands in the centre, at the casino, at the hospital and at the bus station.
To get around on your own, Limits Adventure rents bikes at Av. Alvear 1069, and there are car rental offices in town and at the airport.
The centre is walkable: from the bus station to Plaza San Martín it's 2.3 km by street. Without a car, Los Alerces is done with the Jacobsen bus and Trevelin with the city bus; Nant y Fall, Nant Fach and the tulip fields have no documented public bus.

The 3 best areas to stay in Esquel and Trevelin

1Centre: San Martín, Perito Moreno, Sáenz Peña and Darwin To walk everywhere

🚌 ≈ 1.3 to 1.8 km from the bus station (straight line)

My Pod House, Departamento Céntrico, La Quilmeña and Liberata are between 0.1 and 1 km in a straight line from Plaza San Martín, so you can do the centre on foot. It's the area for anyone arriving by bus and travelling alone or as a pair. Downside: the bus station is 1.7-2.4 km away by street (23 to 32 minutes on foot with a backpack, or a short remís ride) and the La Trochita station is 1.3-1.5 km away.

2Outside the centre: Alsina, Rivadavia and Villa Ayelén Near the bus station or with a car

🚌 ≈ 0.6 to 3.3 km from the bus station (straight line)

Lejana Patagonia is 0.3 km from the La Trochita station and 0.6 km from the bus station, about 8 blocks from the centre. Lahuan, on Rivadavia, is at the entrance to the city: 1.1 km from the bus station and ≈ 2.9 km on foot from the plaza. Cabaña Ayelen is in Villa Ayelén, a residential neighbourhood ≈ 4.3 km by street from the bus station. Downside: without a car or a remís you walk a lot, especially to Ayelen.

3Trevelin: 24 km from Esquel For the Welsh Route

🚌 ≈ 24 km from the Esquel bus station (45-55 min by bus)

HostelDraiggoch isn't in Esquel but in Trevelin, a Welsh village 24 km away, ≈ 1 km from its centre. It's good for sleeping near the Welsh Route (Welsh tea, Molino Andes Museum, Malacara's tomb) and it connects to Esquel on the Jacobsen bus. Downside: it doesn't work if you want the train and the Esquel bus station within reach, and Nant y Fall and Nant Fach are 17-18 km from the village, with no documented public bus.

The 8 recommended places to stay in Esquel and Trevelin

Esquel has almost no hostels: this guide brings together the cheapest options with good reviews, from capsule beds to apartments and cabins with a kitchen to share between 2 and 4 people, plus the only hostel, which is in Trevelin. The reference price is a room for 2 (or the bed, in the capsules). Distances to the bus station are measured in a straight line: on foot it's a bit more.

My Pod House

9.3 · 237 reviews

Av. San Martín 862 · in the centre, ≈ 0.1 km from the plaza

🏷️ Capsule beds🚌 ≈ 1.3 km from the bus station (≈ 2.2 km by street)CapsulesFemale dormMale dormPrivate roomsBuffet breakfast

Capsule beds at My Pod House in Esquel and Trevelin — Capsule beds

Common room at My Pod House in Esquel and Trevelin — Common room

Entrance at My Pod House in Esquel and Trevelin — Entrance

Central house with single capsule beds with a blackout curtain, in 4-bed dorms separated for women and for men; there are also private double rooms. It has a buffet breakfast, wifi, a garden and a bar, and they let you store your luggage after check-out. The kitchen is only for simple preparations.

Staff and breakfast highly praised

Capsules with a curtain and privacy

Quite small bathrooms

Kitchen only for simple preparations

How much a night costs, month by month

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A bed costs from US$ 18 to US$ 20 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 63 to US$ 85. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.

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Departamento Céntrico

9.4 · 60 reviews

Perito Moreno 744 · ≈ 0.4 km from the plaza

🏷️ Apartment🚌 ≈ 1.55 km from the bus station (≈ 1.8 km by street)Kitchen in the unitPatioParkingWifiHeating

Living room at Departamento Céntrico in Esquel and Trevelin — Living room

Kitchen at Departamento Céntrico in Esquel and Trevelin — Kitchen

Private room at Departamento Céntrico in Esquel and Trevelin — Private room

1-bedroom apartment with 3 beds: it suits 2 or 3 people. It has a kitchen with a microwave, toaster and electric kettle, a patio, free private parking, wifi and heating. It's ≈ 7 minutes on foot from the plaza and guests praise the location and the host's attention.

Location (9.7) and attentive host

Spacious, well-heated rooms

Kitchen and oven cleanliness could be better

Bus station ≈ 24 min on foot with a backpack

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 40 to US$ 48. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Lejana Patagonia

9.8 · 53 reviews

Adolfo Alsina 1460 · 3 blocks from the La Trochita station

🏷️ Cabins🚌 ≈ 0.6 km from the bus station (≈ 1.2 km by street)Kitchen in the unitParkingWifiHeatingBalcony with a view

Private room at Lejana Patagonia in Esquel and Trevelin — Private room

Kitchen at Lejana Patagonia in Esquel and Trevelin — Kitchen

Exterior at Lejana Patagonia in Esquel and Trevelin — Exterior

The closest to the bus station on this list and 3 blocks from the La Trochita station. These are units with 2 beds, for 2 or 3 people, with a fully equipped kitchen, wifi, heating and a mountain view; one has a balcony. It's on the first floor, up the stairs, and has the highest score in the guide.

Near the bus station and La Trochita

Value for money and comfort (9.8)

First floor: stairs with luggage

Tight space and no bathtub

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 40 to US$ 49. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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La Quilmeña Esquel centro

9.2 · 51 reviews

Roque Sáenz Peña 620 · ≈ 0.6 km from the plaza

🏷️ Apartment🚌 ≈ 1.5 km from the bus station (≈ 1.7 km by street)Kitchen in the unitWashing machineParkingWifiPaid transfer

Living room at La Quilmeña Esquel centro in Esquel and Trevelin — Living room

Private room at La Quilmeña Esquel centro in Esquel and Trevelin — Private room

View at La Quilmeña Esquel centro in Esquel and Trevelin — View

1-bedroom apartment with 2 beds, for 2 people. It has a living room with a TV, a kitchen with a fridge and oven, a washing machine, wifi and parking, and offers a paid transfer from the airport. Guests praise the central location, how clean it is and the host's treatment.

Central and with a washing machine

Attentive host, warm house

Wifi weaker than the rest (8.8)

No microwave, according to one guest

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 42 to US$ 50.

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LIBERATA

9.6 · 107 reviews

Darwin 1240 · ≈ 1 km from the plaza (straight line)

🏷️ Apartment🚌 ≈ 1.75 km from the bus station (≈ 2.4 km by street)Kitchen in the unitPatio with gardenLaundry roomParkingWifi

Living room at LIBERATA in Esquel and Trevelin — Living room

Patio at LIBERATA in Esquel and Trevelin — Patio

Exterior at LIBERATA in Esquel and Trevelin — Exterior

1-bedroom apartment with 2 beds, for 2 people, with a fully equipped kitchen, a patio with a lawn and a hammock, a laundry room and parking with an electric gate. It's quiet and the wifi scores a 10. It's west of the centre, ≈ 1.3 km by street from the plaza.

Patio with a lawn and a hammock

Full kitchen and a very comfortable bed

Bathroom door doesn't really close

Uneven cleanliness in some reviews

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 45 to US$ 50.

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Complejo de Departamentos Lahuan

9.7 · 123 reviews

Rivadavia 2701 · at the entrance to the city

🏷️ Apartments🚌 ≈ 1.1 km from the bus station (≈ 1.8 km by street)Kitchen in the unitParkingWifiMountain viewPaid transfer

Living room at Complejo de Departamentos Lahuan in Esquel and Trevelin — Living room

View at Complejo de Departamentos Lahuan in Esquel and Trevelin — View

Entrance at Complejo de Departamentos Lahuan in Esquel and Trevelin — Entrance

Apartment complex with 1-bedroom units with a living room and 3 beds, for 2 or 3 people, with a kitchen with an oven and microwave, a mountain view and free private parking. It has the best cleanliness score on the list. It's in a quiet neighbourhood at the entrance to the city, ≈ 2.9 km on foot from the plaza.

Cleanliness (9.8) and new apartments

Mountain views and good heating

Weaker wifi (8.5)

Far out: ≈ 2.9 km on foot from the plaza

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 45 to US$ 91. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Cabaña Ayelen

9.4 · 123 reviews

Los Notros 1220 · Villa Ayelén, residential neighbourhood

🏷️ Cabin🚌 ≈ 3.3 km from the bus station (≈ 4.3 km by street)Entire houseEquipped kitchenBarbecue grillParking24 h reception

Living room at Cabaña Ayelen in Esquel and Trevelin — Living room

Kitchen at Cabaña Ayelen in Esquel and Trevelin — Kitchen

Cabin at Cabaña Ayelen in Esquel and Trevelin — Cabin

It's an entire house with 3 bedrooms and 6 beds: it suits groups of 4 to 6 who split the cost, not travelling solo. It has an equipped kitchen, a living room, a garden, a barbecue grill, free parking and wifi. Guests highlight how spacious and warm it is. It's the farthest from the urban centre on the list.

Very spacious, well-heated cabin

Own barbecue grill and parking

Far from the bus station: ≈ 4.3 km by street

No complimentary tea or mate, according to one guest

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room, from US$ 46 to US$ 52. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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HostelDraiggoch

8.7 · 21 reviews

El Mimosa 380, Trevelin · ≈ 1 km from the village centre

🏷️ Hostel🚌 ≈ 24 km from the Esquel bus station (45-55 min by bus)Rooms with private bathroomShared kitchenGardenWifi

Shared dorm at HostelDraiggoch in Esquel and Trevelin — Shared dorm

Dining room at HostelDraiggoch in Esquel and Trevelin — Dining room

Exterior at HostelDraiggoch in Esquel and Trevelin — Exterior

The only hostel on the list, and it's in Trevelin, not in Esquel. It has rooms with a private bathroom, a shared kitchen, a common room, wifi and a garden with mountain views. It's 2 blocks from the main avenue and 8 from the plaza. It has few reviews, but a good value-for-money score.

Patio and mountain views

Value for money (9.0) and kind owners

In Trevelin, 24 km from the Esquel bus station

No breakfast, according to one guest

How much a night costs, month by month

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The private room costs around US$ 45. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Backpacker tips for Esquel and Trevelin

1Reserve La Trochita in advance

In tulip season several departures sell out. You buy tickets at latrochita.org.ar or at the station ticket office (Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 1:30 pm); arrive 1 hour before. Esquel and Trevelin residents pay ≈ US$ 30 and international tourists ≈ US$ 109.

2Los Alerces without a car: possible, but tight

The Jacobsen bus leaves Esquel at 7:00 am and reaches Villa Futalaufquen at 8:30 am; the return leaves at 3:30 pm. It runs Monday to Friday, and there's no confirmed weekend service: check before you go.

3Ask what's open in Los Alerces

In January 2026 there was a fire in the park and the northern area reopened in stages. Before you go, ask at Parques Nacionales or the visitor centre which areas and trails are open.

4Park entry and Flexipass

Foreigners ≈ US$ 23 a day and Argentines ≈ US$ 10; the second day within 72 h is 50 % off. If you're staying several days, the 3-day Flexipass costs ≈ US$ 45 and the 7-day one ≈ US$ 80 (general price).

5The Alerzal Milenario is the expensive excursion

The Lago Menéndez boat trip with Glaxiar costs ≈ US$ 123 and doesn't include the transfer to Puerto Chucao, the park entry or the packed lunch. On a tight budget, first look at which parts of the park you can do on your own.

6Trevelin in a day, by bus

Esquel–Trevelin runs often and in the village you can do everything on foot: plaza, Molino Andes Museum, Malacara's tomb and Welsh tea houses (Nain Maggie, tel. 02945 480232; La Mutisia, 02945 480165). Nant y Fall (≈ US$ 10) and Nant Fach (≈ US$ 16) are 17-18 km from the village and need a car, a remís or tourist transport.

7Wrap up warm, even in summer

Nights can drop to around 0 °C from December to February. In winter there's ice on RN 259 and the Futaleufú crossing into Chile has closed for a few days because of frost: if you travel from May to September, bring warm clothes and check the state of the road.

8Cook and split the cost

Almost all the places to stay in this guide have an equipped kitchen, so buying food and cooking is the cheap way. And between 3 or 4 people, a cabin or a big apartment works out better than separate beds.

Things to do in Esquel and Trevelin (and how to get there on your own)

La Trochita (Old Patagonian Express)

Narrow-gauge steam train: 19 km, 49 bends and ≈ 3 h with a ≈ 45 min stop at Nahuel Pan. It leaves from the Esquel station at 10:00 am (some days also at 2:00 pm).

Distance: 19 km ride
How to get there: On foot from the bus station (0.6 km)
Entry: ≈ US$ 109 (international tourist)

Los Alerces National Park

Lakes, Andean forest and trails from Villa Futalaufquen; the Jacobsen bus gives you ≈ 7 h in the park. After the January 2026 fire, ask at Parques Nacionales which areas are open.

Distance: 52 km to Villa Futalaufquen
How to get there: Jacobsen bus Monday to Friday, or car
Entry: Entry ≈ US$ 23 (foreigners)

Alerzal Milenario and «El Abuelo»

An alerce (Patagonian cypress) more than 2,600 years old and about 60 m tall. You get there by boat on Lago Menéndez from Puerto Chucao, after ≈ 2 h by vehicle and 15 min on foot over a suspension bridge. Confirm beforehand that the excursion is running.

Distance: ≈ 2 h by vehicle + 15 min on foot
How to get there: Only with a tour (boat)
Entry: ≈ US$ 123 (without transfer or entry)

Trevelin and Welsh tea

A village of Welsh heritage with the Molino Andes Regional Museum, Malacara's tomb and tea houses serving black cake and cream tart.

Distance: 24 km from Esquel
How to get there: Jacobsen bus (45-55 min)

Nant y Fall Waterfalls

Three main falls (La Petiza, Mellizas and the 64 m Cascada Larga) and an internal trail of almost 4 km, ≈ 45 min. Under-12s enter free.

Distance: 42 km from Esquel (18 from Trevelin)
How to get there: Car, remís or tourist transport
Entry: ≈ US$ 10

Nant Fach Mill

A replica of a water mill with a museum and a guided visit of ≈ 45 min, on RN 259.

Distance: 45 km from Esquel (17 from Trevelin)
How to get there: Car, remís or tourist transport
Entry: ≈ US$ 16 (general)

Cerro La Hoya

Ski resort with 30 runs, 8 lifts and 645 m of skiable vertical drop. The normal season runs from July to September and sometimes stretches into mid-October.

Distance: 13 km
How to get there: Car or transfer
Entry: Skier's pass ≈ US$ 65 a day; pedestrian ≈ US$ 13

Tulip field

Blooming from October to November, on RN 259 in Trevelin (km 50).

Distance: 39 km from Esquel
How to get there: Car or tour

Weather and seasons in Esquel and Trevelin

High season runs from December to February, the driest and mildest months, and it's best to reserve accommodation and La Trochita in advance. October and November (tulips in Trevelin) and March and April are shoulder season, and from July to September you can ski at La Hoya. May, June and August are the quietest months: it's very cold, there's ice on the roads and La Trochita runs fewer days.

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Plan the rest of your trip

Aerolíneas Argentinas flies to Esquel from Buenos Aires (Aeroparque), with 7 to 9 flights a week and ≈ 2 h 30 of flying. The cheapest alternative is to fly to Bariloche (≈ 4-5 h by bus) or to Trelew (≈ 9 h) and continue overland. By road, from Buenos Aires it's 1,868 km and 27 to 31 h by bus; from El Bolsón there's a Vía TAC bus (164 km), and from Bariloche it's 284 km. From the airport to the centre it's ≈ 20 min by remís, and Hertz has a desk at the airport if you'd rather rent a car.

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🚐 EQS Airport → Esquel centre≈ 20 min🚐 Esquel → Trevelin (by bus)45-55 min🚐 Esquel → Villa Futalaufquen (Jacobsen bus)≈ 1 h 30

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Frequently asked questions

Are there hostels in Esquel?: Very few. In practice you combine capsule beds (My Pod House, the only one on the list with an individual bed) and apartments or cabins with a kitchen to share between 2 and 4 people. The only hostel on the list, HostelDraiggoch, is in Trevelin, 24 km away.
How do I get from the airport to the centre?: The airport is ≈ 21 km away. Remises Nevada has a desk in the main hall (+54 2945 455 555) and the ride takes ≈ 20 minutes; some places to stay, such as My Pod House, La Quilmeña and Lahuan, offer a paid transfer. If you fly to Bariloche or Trelew, you continue by bus for 4-5 h or ≈ 9 h.
How much does La Trochita cost and when does it leave?: International tourists pay ≈ US$ 109 and residents of Esquel or Trevelin ≈ US$ 30. It leaves at 10:00 am from the Esquel station (some days also at 2:00 pm), lasts ≈ 3 h and goes as far as Nahuel Pan. Reserve online: several departures sell out.
Can you get to Los Alerces without a car?: Yes, with the Jacobsen bus Monday to Friday: it leaves Esquel at 7:00 am, reaches Villa Futalaufquen at 8:30 am and returns at 3:30 pm. After the January 2026 fire, check with Parques Nacionales which areas are open before you go. Entry for foreigners is around ≈ US$ 23.
How do I get from Esquel to Trevelin and what is there to do?: With the Jacobsen bus, which runs often Monday to Friday: 45-55 minutes. In Trevelin you can visit the mill museum, Malacara's tomb and the Welsh tea houses. Nant y Fall (18 km from the village) and Nant Fach (17 km) need a car or tourist transport.
When is the best time to go?: December to February is the driest and mildest (highs of 20-22 °C), with cool nights. In October and November the Trevelin tulips bloom, and from July to September you can ski at La Hoya. In winter the road can freeze and the passes into Chile can close from the cold.

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Cheap places to stay in Esquel and Trevelin: how to get there and what to do

How to get to Esquel and Trevelin

✈️ Brigadier General Antonio Parodi Airport EQS

🚌 Esquel Bus Station

Long-distance buses from Esquel and Trevelin

Map of Esquel and Trevelin: bus station, places to stay and sights

Distances from the centre

Getting around Esquel and Trevelin

The 3 best areas to stay in Esquel and Trevelin

1Centre: San Martín, Perito Moreno, Sáenz Peña and Darwin To walk everywhere

2Outside the centre: Alsina, Rivadavia and Villa Ayelén Near the bus station or with a car

3Trevelin: 24 km from Esquel For the Welsh Route

The 8 recommended places to stay in Esquel and Trevelin

My Pod House

Departamento Céntrico

Lejana Patagonia

La Quilmeña Esquel centro

LIBERATA

Complejo de Departamentos Lahuan

Cabaña Ayelen

HostelDraiggoch

Backpacker tips for Esquel and Trevelin

1Reserve La Trochita in advance

2Los Alerces without a car: possible, but tight

3Ask what's open in Los Alerces

4Park entry and Flexipass

5The Alerzal Milenario is the expensive excursion

6Trevelin in a day, by bus

7Wrap up warm, even in summer

8Cook and split the cost

Things to do in Esquel and Trevelin (and how to get there on your own)

La Trochita (Old Patagonian Express)

Los Alerces National Park

Alerzal Milenario and «El Abuelo»

Trevelin and Welsh tea

Nant y Fall Waterfalls

Nant Fach Mill

Cerro La Hoya

Tulip field

Weather and seasons in Esquel and Trevelin

Plan the rest of your trip

Airport transfer to where you're staying

Frequently asked questions