Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bariloche & the Lake Dis-
trict
Why Go?
Home to some of the country's most spectacular scenery, the Lake District is one of Ar-
gentina's prime tourist destinations. People come to ski, fish, climb, trek and generally
bask in the cool, fresh landscapes created by the huge forests and glacier-fed lakes.
The paleontological sites and outstanding wineries just out of the city of Neuquén are
well worth stopping off for en route; and way, way south is the resort town of Bariloche,
with its picture-postcard location on the banks of the Lago Nahuel Huapi.
Getting away from the crowds is easily done. The lakeside villages of Villa Traful and
San Martín de los Andes fill up for a short time in summer and are blissfully quiet the rest
of the year. To the north, Chos Malal makes an excellent base for exploring nearby volca-
noes, lagoons and hot springs.
When to Go
Mar-May
Warm days and cool nights make this a great time to visit.
Jun-Sep
Snow season means spectacular mountain vistas.
