Visit Lake District, Argentina

Argentina’s Lake District is a beautiful area of glacial lakes, emerald forests and extinct snow-capped volcanoes. The two main centres are San Martin de los Andes in the north and Bariloche in the south.

Bariloche, Argentina

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Argentina’s Lake District is a beautiful area of glacial lakes, emerald forests and extinct snow-capped volcanoes.

Often compared to the picture-perfect scenery of Switzerland because of its clean, crisp air, abundance of flowers and glittering waters, this region nonetheless has a very distinct flavour that is all its own.

Exploring the Lake District

The two main centres are San Martin de los Andes in the north and Bariloche in the south.

Either is an ideal base from which to explore the abundance of pristine national parks throughout this area, although Bariloche, with its Alpine feel, is the better known town with a wider range of accommodation options.

Here we can organise for you to take a chairlift ride to soak up panoramic views of lakes and volcanoes stretching as far as the eye can see, we can take you hiking and picnicking through woodland trails, arrange a few days car hire to explore at your own pace, or simply leave you to relax.

In the Austral winter the town becomes a popular ski resort.

Around the Lake District

Another breathtakingly scenic route across the Chilean border starts in Bariloche, from where the Lake Crossing takes you by road and a succession of lake ferries to the town of Puerto Varas.

The area around the town of San Martin de los Andes is great horse-riding country, and there are several trails ranging from a day to a week or more that are recommended for experienced riders.

This area also has some lovely estancias, including Estancia Huechahue, from where you can ride into the spectacular Lanín National Park, and Tipiliuke Lodge, a great place for riding and also fly-fishing.

Places within Lake District

Bariloche

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• A pretty town with an Alpine feel and a thriving chocolate industry, Bariloche (San Carlos de Bariloche) is a good base for explorations around the Argentinian Lake District.
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San Martin de los Andes

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• Built in a valley on the shore of the beautiful Lago Lacar, San Martin de los Andes is the largest town in the northern lake district, boasting a theatre, cinema and plenty of shops and restaurants.
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