Las Plumas Travel Guide

City Town in Chubut province, gateway to Patagonian steppe

On the Patagonian steppe, Las Plumas markets estancia life: gaucho rides, wind-swept plains, trout streams and long skies that attract anglers and those seeking estancia stays.

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Costs
Budget to midrange: $25-60/day
Small-town Patagonia prices; camping saves money.
Safety
Generally safe, rural caution at night
Low petty crime; expect limited emergency services.
Best Time
October-March (austral spring-summer)
Warmer, longer daylight and sheep-shearing season.
Local Time
3:01 AM
GMT-3
Weather
Mostly Clear 42°F
Mostly Clear
Population
Infrastructure & Convenience
Bus access, few tourist services, remote conveniences.
Popularity
Visited by anglers, hikers, and ranch tourism seekers.
Known For
Patagonian steppe, sheep ranches, trout fishing, Río Chubut, rural estancias, hiking, wide skies, birdwatching
Las Plumas sits in central Chubut amid sheep estancias and serves as a service town for surrounding Patagonian ranches.

Why Visit Las Plumas? #

Set at the foothills of the Patagonian steppe, this quiet Chubut town attracts travelers seeking wide open landscapes, ranch life and easy access to outdoor sport. Visitors come for estancia stays and hearty cordero al asador, plus trout and fly-fishing on nearby rivers. The town’s small-scale pace and rural hospitality make it an appealing base for exploring less-touristed Patagonian roads and gaucho culture.

Best Things to Do in Las Plumas

Las Plumas Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Las Plumas #

Visit Las Plumas in the Southern Hemisphere summer (December-February) for the mildest temperatures and longest daylight; winters are cold, often windy and sometimes snowy. Spring and autumn are quieter and windier but photogenic.

Summer
December - February · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Mildest, longest days and the most comfortable weather for exploring Patagonian steppe and nearby hills - still windy, but ideal for hiking and photography.
Autumn
March - May · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Crisp, changeable days with dramatic skies; quieter tourist-wise but often very windy - great if you like empty landscapes and moody light.
Winter
June - August · -5-8°C (23-46°F)
Cold, occasionally snowy and very windy; roads can be rough but the stark, empty scenery has a raw, solitary beauty.

Best Time to Visit Las Plumas #

Climate

Las Plumas's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 1°C to 27°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

90 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
5.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.2h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

July

July is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.6h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 9 mm, partly cloudy skies, and breezy conditions.

88 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

90 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
6.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
15.2h daylight

How to Get to Las Plumas

By Air
By Train & Bus

How to Get Around Las Plumas #

Las Plumas is a small, compact town and easy to explore on foot - the central streets are short and pedestrian-friendly. For short trips a bicycle is handy and the surroundings are best reached by private car. Public transport is limited: occasional regional buses or shared taxis connect to larger towns, but services are infrequent. If you rely on onward connections, plan schedules in advance and consider hiring a car for more remote exploration.

Where to Stay in Las Plumas #

Budget
Las Plumas area / Esquel nearby - $15-45/night
Very limited in-village options; budget travelers usually stay in Esquel or Trelew and commute. Expect simple hostels and family guesthouses outside Las Plumas.
Mid-Range
Esquel / Trelew - $45-90/night
Mid-range hotels are mostly in Esquel or Trelew; Las Plumas itself has few formal hotels. Good choice if you don't mind a short drive.
Luxury
Esquel / Puerto Madryn (drive) - $90-200+/night
No luxury hotels in Las Plumas; the best high-end options are in larger Patagonian towns, requiring travel. Expect ranch-style lodges nearby.

Where to Eat in Las Plumas #