The Lake District Places

Bariloche
Bariloche is the gateway to all the recreational and scenic splendors of the Northern Lake District and headquarters for 2-million-acre Nahuel Huapi National Park. Although planes, boats, and buses arrive... (more)
El Bolsón
El Bolsón ("the purse") lies in a valley enclosed on either side by the jagged peaks of two mountain ranges. You catch your first glimpse of the valley about 66 km (41 mi) from Bariloche, with the... (more)
Parque Nacional Lago Puelo
Parque Nacional Lanín
Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
Having landed in Bariloche, you can explore the park on an organized tour or on your own. Nearby excursions such as the Circuito Chico, Circuito Grande, a trip to Tronadór, or the ski area at Catedral... (more)
San Martín de los Andes
Surrounded by lakes, dense forests, and mountains, San Martín de los Andes lies in a natural basin at the foot of Lago Lácar. It's a small, easygoing town, much like Bariloche was 30 years... (more)
The Seven Lakes Route
The The Seven Lakes Route (Seven Lakes Route) is an all-day (10-12 hours) trip of 360 km (223 mi) round-trip. The best part, between Villa La Angostura and San Martín de los Andes (110 km ) winds... (more)
Villa La Angostura
Once a lakeside hamlet on a narrow angostura (isthmus) on the northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, this small resort town has benefited from thoughtful planning and strict adherence to business codes... (more)

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