Argentinian Lake District
Remarkably, early explorers dismissed Patagonia as an intolerable land that was devoid of freshwater and trees, featuring only undesirable brackish ponds and dwarf plants. Evidently, they must have circumnavigated the Lake District.
Concealed within the nucleus of this inhospitable region of Argentina, Bariloche and the surrounding lakes compose a spectacular and bountiful scene. Often compared to Switzerland, Bariloche is dotted with wooden chalets and sits next to the Nahuel Huapi Lake, which is rumoured to be home to Nahuelito (the Argentinean version of the Loch Ness Monster).
Things To Do in the Lake District & Bariloche
During the summer months, from November to early March, trout and salmon fishing are popular exploits in the Lake District. Meanwhile, hikers voyage through the ancient emerald forests of the Nahuel Huapi National Park and settle down to tuck into remote picnic lunches in the company of green austral parakeets and 450-year-old evergreen beeches.
Activities in Bariloche are endless ranging from soft adventure to adrenalin thrills, spending a day with Dr Lorenzo Sympson who looks after the Condor raising project, horse riding, kayaking, white-water rafting or just stopping at viewpoints en route on your self-drive.
Experiences
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Argentina
Tipiliuke Lodge
Tipiliuke Lodge is part of the Estancia Cerro de Los Pinos, one of the first estancias established in this region. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from San Martin de Los Andes airport, covering a considerable area…
Argentina
Estancia Peuma Hue
Set amongst the dramatic backdrop of Nahuel Huapi National Park and a stones’ throw from the charming alpine town of Bariloche, Estancia Peuma Hué is an enchanting eco-lodge at the gateway to the northern Patagonian Andes.…
Argentina
Llao Llao Resort & Spa
Burrowed within the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentinean Patagonia, Llao Llao Resort & Spa is an exclusive getaway that sits atop a hill overlooking three glistening lakes. With 360-degree panoramic views, the iconic property is…
Argentina
Estancia Huechahue
Steeped in tradition and exuding the home comforts now synonymous with Argentina’s preeminent working ranches, Estancia Huechahue is a self-sufficient estate nestled within 15,000 acres of scenic Patagonian landscape. Maintaining deeply rooted traditional values that see…
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