Later, to continue learning about the productive activity in the area, a visit to the “Maria Isabel” deposit, a diatom mine, one of the most prominent in the production of sanitary stones for cats and pets. In this area, livestock, particularly activity, stands out, so it is possible to know the way of life of the “crianceros” (breeders), how they work and perform their tasks, and have lunch in a rural establishment. From there, a tour of the Plastic Waste Recycling Plant is suggested to learn about this interesting project that will generate genuine fuel for “La Trochita”, from the recycling of plastics from the population of municipalities on the South Line. In an hour and a half this unique formation runs through the 43 kms that separate Jacobacci from Ojo de Agua, where the proposal is to enjoy lunch in this place located in the middle of the Patagonian plateau and return to Jacobacci also aboard the Old Patagonian Express.Īfter a well-deserved rest in this quiet town, which is the head of the so-called “South Line” in the Province of Río Negro, we go in search of adventure to the “Carrilafquen Chica” and “Grande” lagoons, where different nautical activities can be carried out. The next day a transfer of 200 kms by route to Ingeniero Jacobacci is proposed to board “La Trochita”, a historic steam train that runs on narrow gauge tracks dating from 1922. It is an obligatory appointment to know the secrets of its elaboration, and to carry out tastings and pairings with the exquisite local gastronomy. The production of craft beer is an art that has become deeply rooted in Bariloche where there are about 25 enterprises of this type. This suggested four-day circuit begins with an urgent proposal: the Beer Route.

The tour begins in San Carlos de Bariloche, an iconic tourist city in Patagonia, and one of the headwaters of the Patagonian Train. On the way, you also get to know some of the productive activities in the area.

This circuit proposes to rediscover the railway mystique, because this is a train that crosses the province of Río Negro, and also because you take a brief ride on a historic steam train. Spending the night in a train with a private cabin and dining car, while the Patagonian plateau is reflected in the window is almost a scene from a movie, but in Patagonia anything is possible. No one could deny that trains have a certain magic.

The old patagonian express