Los Puquios

Between the Mountain Route and the Reservoir

The Circuito Altas Serranías, a 247-kilometer travel route, passes through Los Puquios. It is described as a route through mountain landscapes with rivers, winding high-altitude roads, and reservoirs; legends of the gold rush are also part of its character. This makes it possible to include Los Puquios in a trip where the journey through the landscape is as appealing as individual destinations. When choosing a vacation rental, you can consider whether a longer route or experiences by the water will shape your stay more.

For trips along the Circuito Altas Serranías, it is recommended that you plan for gas stations, dining options, and accommodations, especially when traveling in groups. This recommendation applies to the 247-kilometer route and offers a useful perspective on the nature of the trip: this is not just about a short detour, but a longer journey for which it is worth planning ahead for supplies and services. Accommodation in Los Puquios can therefore be part of your plans if the town fits your route.

At Dique Cruz de Piedra

Near Los Puquios lies Dique Cruz de Piedra, which holds back the waters of Arroyo Los Puquitos. The reservoir offers different ways to spend time along its shores. Walks follow paths and stairways, with panoramic views of the Sierras and the reservoir. If you prefer to get around on wheels, you can cycle the circuit around the Dique; driving is also possible. Rest areas and viewpoints are part of this circuit.

The reservoir also has landscaped picnic areas with shade, benches, and pergolas. A viewpoint also offers benches and pergolas, as well as public art. These places give a visit to the Dique different dimensions: you can focus on the views, take a break outdoors, or get active along the shore. Sport fishing is possible there from the shore or with the support of the local nautical club. So, alongside a walk, you can choose between a fishing outing and a loop around the reservoir.

One of the sights at the reservoir is the historic dam at Dique Cruz de Piedra. For visitors interested in structures and the history of the water facility, it adds a historical perspective to the landscape. The paths and stairways along the shore also lead to panoramic views of the Sierras and the water. You can focus your stay on the views and getting around, or take in the dam during your visit to the Dique.

Sculptures and Cycling Highlights

A sculpture honoring the Malvinas Islands stands at the Los Puquios roundabout. Nearby, there is also a cycling sculpture on Autopista Los Puquios, which serves as a photo stop for tourists and cyclists. It is 8 meters long and 6 meters high. There is another connection to sports: the queen stage of the Vuelta del Porvenir passed through the Los Puquios area toward El Trapiche and La Florida. These examples connect the town with public art and cycling, without requiring the same kind of outing to be the focus.

The municipality of Juana Koslay also includes the La Agripina SRL educational and experiential farm on Multitrocha Los Puquios at kilometer 1.5. It opened in 2014 and was intended to introduce residents, children, and tourists to rural life through expert-guided tours; space was also planned for family celebrations. This historical information adds a connection to rural life to the experiences at the reservoir. When choosing accommodation, you can consider which of these themes—landscape, water, cycling, or culture—you would like to shape your stay most. Discover more places at Varela.

For the broader travel overview: Departamento La Capital.