Trekking in forests and lakes
Choose a quiet adventure or a demanding challenge in the Andes landscapes of the Argentine Patagonia.
Put on your trekking boots. In San Carlos de Bariloche, the trails take you to see wonders. Walk on the Llao Llao hill and admire the beauty of the landscape from its viewpoint. Continue to Villa Tacul and dive into crystal-clear waters. From Bahía López, watch the Brazo de la Tristeza and the Capilla hill. And in Lago Escondido, go through a coihue tree forest, cross the Roman Bridge and discover the Bay of Trunks.
Are you looking for demanding challenges? Set out on a mountain journey around the Frey, Jakob, López and Laguna Negra refuges. Climb the mythical Tronador hill and conquer its summit, more than three thousand five hundred meters high. Dare to live the experience of the double crossing of the Andes. Do you prefer the Andean Footprint? Explore this trail that crosses the Lanín, Nahuel Huapi, Arrayanes, Lago Puelo and Los Alerces national parks. Live it all in Río Negro.
Geographic location: Province of Río Negro, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: By plane, to Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport in San Carlos de Bariloche. By bus, from different parts of the country, or by car via Ruta Nacional 5.
Altitude: 1,000 meters above sea level (average altitude)
Climate: Cold and dry, with snowfalls in winter.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothing, suitable for low temperatures. Trekking gear and comfortable footwear.