El Maiten Travel Guide
El Maitén is a small town along the famous railroad line, the Old Patagonian Express. It's set in the immense and spectacular Chubut River valley, and has a classic "Old Patagonia" feel.
Where to Go in El Maiten
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L a Trochita
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The Trochita is a section of the original rail-line known as the "Old Patagonian Express" that's still operated as a tourist voyage. The Trochita is one of the last remaining narrow gauge rail-lines still in operation. It runs from El Maiten to Esquel through the Chubut River valley and the stark Patagonian pre-cordillera.
