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Parque Nacional Nahuel
Huapi
Created in 1934 from land donated by naturalist and
explorer Francisco P. Moreno, Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
is Argentina's oldest national park. It is also its most visited,
with over half a million people per year drawn by pristine
landscapes and a range of outdoor activities that include
trekking, skiing, fly-fishing, and rafting. At the heart of
the park lies the huge and beautiful Lago Nahuel Huapi.
Bariloche, on its southeastern shore, is Patagonia's
largest tourist center; Villa La Angostura and
Villa Traful, farther north, are quieter,
less-visited alternatives.
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Bariloche
Road map
B4. 124 miles (200 km) S of
San Martín de los Andes.
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Centro Cívico, (0294) 442-
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La Fiesta de la Nieve (end
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Situated on the southeastern
shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi,
Bariloche attracts visitors all year
due to its location within Parque
Nacional Nahuel Huapi and its
proximity to Villa Cerro Catedral.
Founded in 1902, Bariloche was
first populated by colonies of
Swiss, Italians, and Germans.
These communities left their
imprint on the city's cultural
landscape, not least by giving
rise to Bariloche's reputation
as Argentina's chocolate capital.
At the heart of the city, facing
the lake, is the Centro Cívico,
housing
Museo de la Patagonia
Francisco P. Moreno
. This
museum features exhibits
on the region's flora, fauna,
and indigenous cultures. Also
located in the Centro Cívico is
the tourist information office,
which offers advice on traveling
within the national park. The
easiest hiking route from town
is the Circuito Chico which skirts
the beaches Playa Bonita and
Serena. Those planning longer
trips into the park should
begin their trip at the park's
Intendencia, a block away.
Villa
La Angostura
Osorno
Parque Nacional
Los Arrayanes
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Villa La Angostura
Gateway to Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes
within Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Villa
La Angostura is known for its boutique hotels
and fine restaurants.
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Museo de la Patagonia
Francisco P. Moreno
Centro Cívico.
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(0294) 442-2309.
Open
2-7pm Tue-Fri, 10am-5pm Sat.
&
under 10 free.
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Cerro Tronador
11,400 ft
CHILE
Parque Nacional Los Arrayanes
Covering the Quetrihué peninsula, this park
protects ancient myrtle woods. Hiking trails
cross to the forests at the peninsula's southern
tip. Boat trips also run from Villa La Angostura.
Lago
Roca
Lago
Martín
Río Manso
boasts class II-IV
rapids and is a favorite with
white-water rafting enthusiasts.
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Municipal building and clock tower in
Centro Cívico, Bariloche
For hotels and restaurants see pp278-83 and pp288-99
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