The Lake District Travel Guide
- Overview
- Places to Explore
- Sights
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Shopping
- Travel Tips
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- Fodor's Choice
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- Spanish Phrases
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Guidebooks
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Fodor's Argentina
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Hundreds of sapphire lakes lie hidden amid the snow-covered peaks of the Andes on the western frontier with Chile, in what has become the most popular tourist area in Patagonia—the northern Lake District. Despite its growing popularity and accessibility from developed towns like Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes, visitors are constantly amazed at how easy it is to lose yourself in a silent forest, or by a still lake with no houses, no boats, no piers—just you and the natural surroundings.
The Lake District Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
The Lake District Restaurants
Find the best Lake District restaurants in every price category with our top picks.
Things To Do in The Lake District
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Lake District
- $1999 & up -- Rio, Buenos Aires & Santiago 6-Nt. Trip w/Air go-today
- Alluring South America IExplore
- $1918 & up -- 8-Nt. Brazil & Argentina Escape w/Air & Tours — $1,918 LatinEscapes.com
- Argentina's Patagonia & the Omaguacas — $9,795 IExplore
- $2850 & up -- South America 14-Day, 5-City Trip w/7 Tours — $2,850 LatinEscapes.com
The Lake District Experiences
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Savage Beauty: One day a lake is silent, a mirror of its surrounding mountains. Another day waves are crashing on its shores, wind tears limbs... Read more
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Fishing season runs November 15-May 1. In some areas, catch-and-release is allowed year-round; catch-and-release is usually compulsory, but in... Read more
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Cruce a Chile por Los Lagos (Chilean Lakes Crossing). The Cruce a Chile por Los Lagos is a unique excursion by land and lakes. You can do the... Read more
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This region has long been the biggest producer of hops in Argentina, and with a local population dedicated to agricultural pursuits, it's logical... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
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