Puelo LakePuelo Lake at a Glance
About Puelo Lake
Puelo Lake is a glacial lake in the Andean foothills of Chubut Province in southern Argentina, known for its clear waters and forested shoreline. The lake sits within a landscape of mountain streams, native forest, and small lakeside settlements.
The shoreline includes beaches and small towns that provide access for swimming, small-boat recreation, and lakeside accommodation; surrounding hills and streams feed the lake and form a scenic mountain-front setting. The area is frequented by regional visitors and is linked by road to nearby towns in the Andean corridor.
The lake is set in the Andean foothills west of the Chubut plateau and is part of a network of glacial lakes and rivers in the region. It lies close to the town of Lago Puelo and is visited as part of trips from El Bolsón and other nearby mountain towns.
- Glacial lake character: A glacial-fed lake in the Andean foothills noted for clear, blue-tinted water and shoreline beaches used in summer for swimming and boating.
- Nearby towns and access: Located near the town of Lago Puelo and within a protected landscape that is frequented by visitors travelling from nearby El Bolsón and other regional towns.
What to See#
- Town and beaches: The lakeshore settlements and beaches that line the shore, including the small town that shares the lake’s name and provides visitor facilities.
- Inflowing streams and surrounding foothills: Rivers and mountain streams that feed the lake and the forested Andean foothills that form the immediate watershed and landscape setting.
Best Time to Visit Puelo Lake
Patagonian lake - access and conditions vary seasonally; summer offers the easiest access.
Weather & Climate near Puelo Lake
Puelo Lake's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 1°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1242 mm/year), wettest in July.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 10° - 24° | 17° | 45 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 9° - 24° | 17° | 43 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 7° - 21° | 14° | 61 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 104 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 3° - 13° | 7° | 196 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 2° - 9° | 4° | 187 mm | - | - | 2.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 1° - 9° | 3° | 214 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 2° - 10° | 4° | 141 mm | - | - | 2.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 3° - 13° | 6° | 87 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 17° | 11° | 58 mm | - | - | 3.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 7° - 20° | 14° | 48 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 9° - 23° | 16° | 58 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
How to Get to Puelo Lake
Lago Puelo is reached by regional roads off Route 40 and local provincial roads; the nearest larger towns (depending on which shore is approached) provide bus connections and car rental options. Travel in this part of Patagonia requires checking seasonal road conditions.