2027 annular solar eclipse in Patagonia

Overview

An annular solar eclipse, creating a ‘ring of fire’ effect, is scheduled to occur on February 6, 2027. The event will be visible across parts of South America, specifically within Chile and Argentina. In Argentina, the Patagonia region is a primary observation site, with the province of Chubut hosting locations such as Esquel, Trevelin, Nahuelpan, and Piedra Parada. In Río Negro, Viedma is expected to experience the annular phase for approximately seven minutes, while Bariloche and General Roca will see a partial eclipse.

In response to the upcoming event, the city of Esquel is collaborating with national and provincial authorities to improve international promotion and air connectivity. Local officials are working to strengthen regional infrastructure, including airport improvements, to manage the expected influx of visitors. International operators are already marketing travel packages for the Chubut province, and local management models are being utilized to support entrepreneurs and organize tourism circuits.

Entities

Esquel · Secretaría de Turismo, Ambiente y Deportes · Patagonia · NASA · León

Timeline

1 day ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Esquel seeks to boost international tourism for 2027 solar eclipse
Esquel is coordinating with Argentine authorities to boost international promotion and air connectivity ahead of the February 2027 solar eclipse to capitalize on growing astrotourism interest.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 3 sources
Patagonia to host annular solar eclipse in February 2027
An annular solar eclipse will be visible in Patagonia, Argentina, and Chile on February 6, 2027, offering a ‘ring of fire’ view in locations like Esquel and Viedma.

Sources

expreso.info · fmdellagoesquel.com.ar · lanuevacronica.com · lu19.com.ar · rionegro.com.ar