Hotels in the Argentine Lake District
Stay in the mountain resort of Bariloche in Argentina is nestled amid the Nahuel Huapi National Park, or find a hotel in San Martin de los Andes.
Discover MoreThe main hikes of the Argentinian Lake District are split between two National Parks - the Lanin and the Nahuel Huapi. Stretching a distance of nearly 400km north to south, the hiking opportunities are endless.
The main access towns of Bariloche and San Martin make great bases for day hiking if you’d prefer to have a comfy bed in the evening; for those looking for even more home comforts then there are some extraordinarily located lodges dotted across the region which vary in style and price which also make great day hiking bases.
If you want to get a taste of everything the Lake District has to offer, then a multi-activity trip could be right for you. Starting from a base in Bariloche, spend the morning kayaking in the hidden bays of Lago Nahuel Huapi and Lago Moreno. After a relaxing lunch on the lake shore, swap your kayak for hiking boots and trek up to a panoramic viewpoint of Nahuel Huapi lake and the glaciers and peak of Mount Tronador.
Mount Bella Vista
Be rewarded with spectacular views of the Argentinian Lake District from the summit of Mount Bella Vista on this off-the-beaten-track day hike. You'll begin climbing through transition forest, which gives way to bamboo-like trees and then to lengas. Whenever the cover of these trees breaks, you can enjoy far-reaching vistas. The latter part of the ascent is quite steep and on the way back down, you follow the same path.
Tronodor Valley
After a short drive from Bariloche along the shore of the Mascardi Lake, hike the valley under the shadow of the mighty Mount Tronador with its cracking glaciers and cascading waterfalls. This is an easy day hike to allow yourself to be absorbed in the verdant landscapes of this region of Argentina.
Cerro Falkner
After an hour's scenic drive from San Martin, you begin your ascent of Cerro Falkner, trekking through dense forest. When you emerge from the trees you are greeted by stunning views which, on reaching the summit, open up to 360 degree views, taking in Cerro Tronador and Lanin Volcano.
Achen Ñiyeu Volcano
This day hike near San Martin takes you through unusual landscapes to the crater of the Achen Niyeu Volcano. You'll trek from the beach of Laguna Verde in the Lanin National Park, through forests and then onto black sand in a desert-like landscape. On reaching the volcano, a demanding 45 minute ascent takes you to the edge of the crater, from where panoramic views include Lanin Volcano and its expansive glacier.
Stay in the mountain resort of Bariloche in Argentina is nestled amid the Nahuel Huapi National Park, or find a hotel in San Martin de los Andes.
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