The island has recreational and historical value because the Luís Piedra Buena Commander, who was a supporter of the Argentine sovereignty over Patagonia.
The most picturesque sections are the ravines of the Telkem and Feo streams and the Ecker and Pinturas Rivers. They are 128km away from Perito Moreno and have yellow, green and red elevations due to the rocks and soil that have in minerals in their composition.
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.