The Forest collects a group of huge fossil trunks dating from over 65 million years ago. It’s made up with multicolored clay soil, volcanic ash and stocky xerophile vegetation.
The island has recreational and historical value because the Luís Piedra Buena Commander, who was a supporter of the Argentine sovereignty over Patagonia.
In this city the pilgrimages to the Lady of Lourdes sanctuary, which is 12km away, are carried out periodically. The city is also the permanent venue of the “Shark Fishing” National Competition.