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- Cerro Tronador & Ventisquero Negro (Black Glacier) — The dramatic, dark-streaked glacier on the slopes of Tronador is a spine-tingling sight: thunderous ice calvings, moraine-filled valleys and alpine trails that feel properly wild. You can hike to viewpoints from Pampa Linda or take shorter day trips from Bariloche—my personal favorite for the raw, glacial vibe and silence you can’t fake.
- Ruta de los Siete Lagos — A drive (or multi-day bike trip) that strings together impossibly blue-and-green lakes, waterfalls and little fishing stops between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura. The sequence of distinct lakes—Lácar, Espejo, Correntoso, and others—plus roadside fishing spots and viewpoints make it a Lake District signature you won’t get the same anywhere else.
- Bosque de Arrayanes
- Cerro Tronador & Ventisquero Negro (Black Glacier) — The dramatic, dark-streaked glacier on the slopes of Tronador is a spine-tingling sight: thunderous ice calvings, moraine-filled valleys and alpine trails that feel properly wild. You can hike to viewpoints from Pampa Linda or take shorter day trips from Bariloche—my personal favorite for the raw, glacial vibe and silence you can’t fake.
- Ruta de los Siete Lagos — A drive (or multi-day bike trip) that strings together impossibly blue-and-green lakes, waterfalls and little fishing stops between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura. The sequence of distinct lakes—Lácar, Espejo, Correntoso, and others—plus roadside fishing spots and viewpoints make it a Lake District signature you won’t get the same anywhere else.
- Bosque de Arrayanes (Quetrihué Peninsula, Villa La Angostura) — A rare stand of cinnamon-colored arrayán trees, some centuries old, hugging the peninsula on Nahuel Huapi Lake. You can hike or boat in; the place feels like a singular botanical oddity and the light through those trunks is unforgettable.
- Los Alerces National Park — Hidden gem. Ancient alerce trees (think Patagonian redwoods) and glass-clear rivers and lakes make this UNESCO-loved park feel like stepping into primeval Patagonia. It’s quieter than Bariloche, perfect for multi-day treks, boat rides on Futalaufquen, and seeing trees older than many countries.
- Villa Traful and Lago Traful — Hidden gem. A tiny mountain village tucked on a jewel-blue lake with rocky shores, scenic viewpoints and a proper back-to-nature pace. Great for paddling, day hikes to Mirador del Caulle, and rustic cabins—this one’s for people who want solitude without long logistics.
- Puerto Blest & Cascada Los Cántaros — A short boat ride into the inner arms of Nahuel Huapi leads to mossy forest, a thunderous waterfall and short, easy trails that feel remote despite being an organized excursion. The mix of water travel and short hiking is unique and wonderfully photogenic.
- Cerro Catedral (Bariloche) — Beyond the ski lifts, Cathedral offers jagged alpine terrain, rock climbing, and summer treks with panoramic views over Nahuel Huapi. The mountains feel very different from the Andes further north—granite spires, glacier-scooped valleys—so it’s a must for mountain people.
- Colonia Suiza (near Bariloche) — A small, living piece of immigrant culture where farmers’ markets, craft food and the traditional curanto (an earth-oven feast) still happen on weekends. It’s an honest cultural stop: food, local stories, and a vibe that’s warmly different from the usual tourist circuit.
- Lago Puelo National Park — Hidden gem. Turquoise water set against dense lenga forest and low-key beaches—excellent for camping, paddling and mellow hikes without Bariloche crowds. The nearby small town has cheap empanadas and a real local feel, so you can stretch a budget and enjoy quiet lakeshore sunsets.
- Mapuche cultural experiences around San Martín de los Andes — Local experience. Visiting Mapuche artisans, small community workshops or guided cultural tours (often outside the main park gates) gives real insight into the people whose lives and traditions are tied to these lakes and mountains—handicrafts, ancestral stories and rural hospitality you won’t get from a brochure.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past decade, I’ve backpacked through 80+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.