Argentina’s Lake District marks the northernmost reaches of Patagonia, and like the rest of the fabled region it offers a host of beautiful landscapes and sceneries. The natural center to the Lake District is Bariloche and the surrounding Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, where outdoors enthusiasts can enjoy a plethora of activities including trekking, kayaking, and bike and horseback riding. Venture south and find El BolsĂłn, a more bohemian version of Bariloche, or Lago Menendez and Parque Nacional Los Alerces. To the north is the fly fishing haven San MartĂn de los Andes as well as the Seven Lakes Drive, a breath-taking road through a myriad of sky-blue lakes.
Cerro Campanario is a little mountain with a big view. It was also rated top 10 viewing spot in the world by National Geographic. It was first summited February 2, 1930, by Monsignor De Andrea. The
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The Parque Municipal Llao Llao is a 1,200-hectare national park within the larger Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. It is sandwiched between kilometers 26 and 31 of Circuito Chico. The park is a mix
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The El BolsĂłn valley is criss-crossed with hiking trails that bring adventurers deep into the Andean mountains. The majority of the trails lead to manned huts that offer hot meals, beds and
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Cerro Piltriquitrón’s steep mountain face rises from the edge of El Bolsón, creating an awe-inspiring vista. The mountain’s name means "the gathering of clouds" in Mapuche, an
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If you would like to combine an excursion showcasing the impressive views of Lago Lácar and the Andes mountains with a chance to get up-close to the Arrayán tree, then this is your day trip.
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Cerro Tronodor is the highest peak in Nahuel Huapi National Park. It is named for the powerful avalanches that blast down the slopes and are loud enough to hear thundering from miles away. The three
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For your safety, be sure to register with the Park Rangers (guardaparque) before heading out on the trail so they know where you\'ll be hiking and when to expect you to check in at the next ranger
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Parque Nacional Los Alerces was established in 1937, primarily to protect endangered Alerce trees, which are some of the oldest plant species on Earth but were heavily logged in the 19th century.
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Four beautiful waterfalls are located just 17 km southwest of TrevelĂn along Ruta 259, but to reach them you\'ll need a car or bike or to arrange a tour. Nant y Fall consists of four breathtaking
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El Abuelo, “the Grandfather,” is the largest Alerce tree within Parque Los Alerces. This 2,600 year old tree towers over the park with a height of 57 m, which is quite impressive considering
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At 3,776 meters, volcano LanĂn is snow-capped year-round, making crampons and ice axes necessary for all hikers. The base of the volcano is easily reached by travelers along Ruta 60, which causes
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The Futaleufu boat trip is aboard a state-of-the-art ferry boat. The ship carries 122 people and has the capacity to hold large, catered private parties. It is the only ship in Villa La Angostura
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Located within the LanĂn National Park, Lago Huechulafquen is the protected area’s largest lake and one of the easier zones to access (either by bus from San MartĂn or JunĂn de los Andes or car
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Take the popular and scenic boat trip that will land you on Isla Victoria, on Lago Huapi. On the Isla, you can explore quiet pebble beaches, rock paintings and take a chairlift to the top of Cerro
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Boats head west from Puerto Pañuelo for Puerto Blest on a scenic excursion along Brazo Blest, the main arm of Lake Huapi. The trip combines a boat trip with a minibus transfer to the sparkly waters
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The sparkly waters of Lago Nahuel Huapi stretch over 100 kilometers at 765 meters above sea level. The lake is the center attraction of the national park of the same name. The lake itself is the
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El Bolsón is a fly fisherman’s dream with its crystal clear rivers, striking views and pristine fishing holes. But let’s not forget the size of the Rainbow Trout being pulled from the turquoise
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All the rivers and waterworks in the area make it easy to believe how popular rafting is in Bariloche. Most rafting takes place on the Rio Manso, which is broken into three main sections: Manso
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An exciting activity located near Esquel city center is whitewater rafting adventures. The Rio Corcovado ranges in difficulty from a class two to a class four. There are over a handful of guide
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Esquel is blessed with great soil that remains tacky despite a lack of rain in the summer. This lends itself to being a fabulous mountain biking arena. It is also the playing field for the Argentine
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Meli Hue is an operating lavender farm with a tea house and B&B. It is a charming property that has the same expansive view as the Punto Panamericano. The common tea room and outdoor seating are
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Capilla de San Eduardo is a complimentary edition to the Hotel Llao Llao. Built in 1938 by the hotel's architect, Bustillo, the church replicates the log and stone theme. The windows are decorated in
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Cerro Campanario is a little mountain with a big view. It was also rated top 10 viewing spot in the world by National Geographic. It was first summited February 2, 1930, by Monsignor De Andrea. The
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One of a few teleferico options in Bariloche, the Cerro Otto gondola ride is probably the easiest to access thanks to a couple of tourist kiosks set about Bariloche’s city center. Buses will pick
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There are a few different canopy companies in Bariloche but the most popular is Canopy Adventure Tour. Located off the Circuito Chico, the owner has taken his acres of land and made a great course
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Learning the culture of the Mapuche is an important aspect to understanding the true culture of Argentina. A great place to do so is within the Mapuche Curruhuinca community. The zone actually
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San MartĂn de Los Andes, Argentina
If you would like to combine an excursion showcasing the impressive views of Lago Lácar and the Andes mountains with a chance to get up-close to the Arrayán tree, then this is your day trip.
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