What to do

Walking: The Lake District

A stunning region to spend a few days walking through valleys and along the shores of lakes

Bariloche and the Lake District - Lake
Bariloche and the Lake District - Lake

Bariloche and the region to the north, as far as San Martin de los Andes, can be a truly wonderful walking experience and is well worth taking a look at. Bariloche itself is set at the southern shore of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and National Park and so provides plenty of walking trails. Running north from here, again, there are plenty of places to use as a base to then go out and explore the local environs.

Heading west from the city, you go towards the Llao Llao peninsular and the famous hotel of the same name. This walk takes you out into a series of interconnecting lakes and the chance to head up to the small mount in the center that offers stunning panoramic views.

Heading further north from Bariloche, you then come to Villa la Angostura, a small village that is right on the other end of the lake. Again, this is an area of outstanding natural beauty and so, planning a walk around one of the many lakes of the region can be very rewarding (in particular the Parque Nacional Lanin).

On the whole, we recommend having a chat with your consultant as to what hikes will suit you personally as there is a good range of options, areas and accommodation types in the region.

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    The Lake District

    At a glance…The Lake district

  • Size: Approx 100,000 sq kms
  • Location: Mid-Western Argentina
  • Recommended time: 3 to 5 nights
  • Time to visit: Year round
  • Go here for: Outdoor activities, food & wine, skiing
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  • Our Top Five Walking Hotels in Bariloche and the Lake District:

    1. Peninsula Petit - Aerial View

      Peninsula Petit

      A haven of tranquillity and warm hospitality on the banks of Lago Nahuel Huapi, Peninsula Petit is a consistent favourite for us in the Lake District and for good reason! Nestled into the hillside on a tranquil peninsula between Bariloche and Llao Llao and less than an hour’s drive from the... More...

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    2. Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel & Spa - Location

      Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel & Spa

      Located approximately 10 minutes drive to the north of St Martin de los Andes, the Loi Suites Chapelco Hotel offers outstanding views out across the fairways of the private golf club to which it is annexed. The hotel has been built to the highest standards offering, in addition to access to the... More...

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    3. El Casco Art Hotel

      El Casco Art Hotel

      Definitely the pick of the “out of town” hotels, the El Casco Art Hotel is one of the top hotels in the region. As the name implies, the main theme of the hotel is based around art, which is featured in all the rooms and main areas. The rooms are opulent and luxurious and all feature superb views... More...

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    4. Hotel Edelweiss - Reception

      Hotel Edelweiss

      There is a certain feeling with many of the town hotels in Bariloche, that they cater more to the winter market rather than the summer market. This is evident in the Hotel Edelweiss. Arguably the best of the town hotels, the rooms are comfortable and well appointed on the whole. Similarly, they... More...

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    5. The Design Suites - Bedroom view

      The Design Suites

      Situated just off the main road out of town to the Llao Llao peninsular, the Design Suites Bariloche are chic and an interesting alternative. The first thing that is apparent is that they have clearly considered the layout, with the views to the lake given centre stage from the main areas and... More...

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