Land for sale in Chubut🇦🇷 Argentina
Esquel, Trevelin, Puerto Madryn and more
Plots for sale in Chubut
Chubut combines the Andean mountains of Esquel and Trevelin, with Welsh heritage and fly-fishing rivers, with the Atlantic coast of Puerto Madryn and Península Valdés, one of the world's most important marine wildlife sanctuaries. Two landscapes and two completely different land markets under a single province.
Why buy land in Chubut?
Chubut is the most diverse province in Argentine Patagonia: the Andean mountains around Esquel and Trevelin, with forests, fly-fishing rivers and the Welsh heritage of its towns, and the Atlantic coast at Puerto Madryn, gateway to Península Valdés and its marine wildlife. Two completely different land markets under a single province.
Typical prices and plot sizes
In Trevelin and Esquel, 300 to 1,000 m² lots with water and power start at USD 10,000 to 15,000 away from the center, with higher prices near the Percy river or with mountain views. In Puerto Madryn, urban land and lots near the coast tend to trade in a similar or slightly higher range, driven by whale-watching tourism between June and December.
A corridor already connected to Chile
Esquel and Trevelin are just over an hour from the Futaleufú border crossing, and some local agencies, such as Alta Patagonia, already operate on both sides of the mountains. The deed is signed before a notary and registered at Chubut's Real Estate Registry; it's always worth requesting the survey plan, especially in Trevelin, where several developments originate from old Welsh colonies subdivided over time.
Restrictions for foreign buyers
The Rural Land Law (Ley 26.737) applies with particular attention in Esquel and Trevelin given their proximity to the Chilean border, and also covers restrictions for rural land along the coast. Before buying rural land in either part of Chubut, it's worth confirming with a notary whether authorization from the National Rural Land Registry is required. Urban lots within municipal limits are usually not affected.
Frequently asked questions about Chubut
How much does a lot cost in Esquel or Trevelin?
From USD 10,000 to 15,000 away from the center, with higher prices near the Percy river or with mountain views.
What else is there to do in Puerto Madryn besides buying land?
It's the base for visiting Península Valdés, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with southern right whale watching between June and December, orcas, elephant seals and sea lions.
Is it true that Trevelin has Welsh heritage?
Yes, Trevelin and Esquel were founded by Welsh settlers in the late 19th century. Tea houses, chapels and Welsh surnames are still part of the area, part of what makes it distinctive.
How do I get to Esquel or Puerto Madryn?
Flights from Buenos Aires to Esquel or Puerto Madryn (both have their own airport). Overland, Esquel is just over an hour from the Futaleufú border crossing from Chile.
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