| Los Altares | |
| Settlement Type: | Rural commune |
| Population Demonym: | Altarense |
| Pushpin Map: | Argentina |
| Pushpin Label Position: | bottom |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: |  Argentina |
| Subdivision Name1: | Chubut |
| Subdivision Type2: | Department |
| Subdivision Name2: | Paso de Indios |
| Leader Title: | Presidente Junta Vecinal |
| Leader Name: | Mario Oviedo |
| Established Title: | Founded |
| Established Date: | February 18, 1960 |
| Population As Of: | 2001 |
| Population Total: | 123 |
| Timezone: | ART |
| Utc Offset: | -3 |
| Coordinates: | -43.892°N -68.392°W |
| Elevation Footnotes: | 625 |
| Postal Code: | U9127 |
| Area Code: | 0297 |
| Blank Name: | Climate |
| Blank Info: | BWk |
Los Altares is a rural commune in Paso de Indios Department, Chubut Province in southern Argentina.[1] As of 2001, it had 123 inhabitants.[1] Mario Oviedo is the municipality's leader, with the title Presidente Junta Vecinal.[1]
The rural commune of Los Altares is located in Los Altares Valley, near the center of Chubut Province in a semi-arid region 230km (140miles) from Trelew and 323km (201miles) from Esquel along National Route 25. Los Altares takes its name from the surrounding rock formations. There are 80km (50miles) of rock walls up to 70m (230feet) tall in the nearby valley, giving the appearance of altars. This terrain is typical of the Patagonian Steppe in central Argentina.
Near the settlement, there is a site of ancient Tehuelche rock art from the tenth century. The site is today under the guardianship of the Provincial Cultural Authority. There is one painting of 90x53 centimeters composed of mineral pigments mixed with organic material.
The descendants of the native Tehuelches living in the area are artisans. They will craft arrowheads at visitors' request.