They warn about unqualified guides and irregular services from individuals in the Nahuel Huapi park

2024-02-21 05:01:43

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From the Nahuel Huapi national park they warned visitors that They detected non-qualified providers and guides who provide irregular services within the protected area. They pointed out the importance of being alert to avoid risks.

They reported that it was discovered that there are “individuals who carry out lake and guided mountain excursions that are not authorized by the National Park.

They warned that in the case of irregular lake excursions, services are offered that include boats that are not authorized and catering with fire in prohibited areas.

Also, they saw people presenting themselves as mountain trekking guides and “in some cases they are influencers who have pages where they provide informationoften misguided about this activity in Bariloche and within the protected area.

“Both situations detected are reason for various violations“, with the safety of the people who hire these services being the main concern,” they noted.

They remembered that the Duly authorized providers and guides have insurance that covers those who hire them. On the other hand, the others “do not have insurance or legal protection and those who hire their service are unprotected against a possible incident or claim.

They added that those who are qualified know the procedures and can communicate by radio with the National Park Communications Center and activate the emergency or search and rescue protocol, something that an irregular provider will not do to avoid exposing themselves.

How do you know if the guide or a lake service is enabled?


From the Nahuel Huapi National Park they explained that it can be corroborated by requesting their updated credential (it must say 2024) and the case of nautical service providers, lThe boat must have the self-adhesive decal corresponding to the current year.

To process the qualification, you must demonstrate and certify knowledge of First Aid in wild areas and be trained to observe and detect risks inherent to the activity you carry out, knowing how to prevent incidents and how to act if they occur.


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