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BARILOCHE |
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 Tours
in Bariloche |
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| Short
Circuit & Cerro Catedral excursions
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breakfast we will leave by taking Bustillo Avenue, skirting Nahuel
Huapi lake, enjoying views of it, Huemul Island, Playa Bonita, till
we arrive at Llao Llao village, where we will get off the bus to
get to know the chapel and the representative Llao Llao Hotel. We
will go on to the Panoramic spot, where we will get one of the best
outlooks of the area. Back on Bustillo Avenue, we will stop at the
foothill of Cerro Campanario, to go up (optional) and see from its
summit the eighth best view of the world according to National Geographic.We
will go down and get back to Bariloche at noon. After lunch (optional)
departure to Cerro Catedral, one of the most famous ski centres
in South America. It features lodging, its own transportation means,
excellent tracks and ski lifts. During winter it can be used for
skiing, and adventure activities can be performed for the rest of
the year (special excursions.) Return to Bariloche.
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| Seven
Lakes Excursion: to San Martin de Los Andes by the 7 Lakes route |
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National Route Nr 237 northwards, the Nahuel Huapy is skirted, arriving
at Villa La Angostura, where “Route of Seven Lakes”
starts, among woods. There, these lakes follow one another: Espejo,
Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico and
Lácar Lake, in whose banks stand San Martin de Los Andes
Town. On our way back we will drive past Meliquina Lake, Paso Córdoba
and border Traful River up to its confluence with Limay River, where
Enchanted Valley is found. Then, we will go on to Bariloche.
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| Villa La Angostura
and Mount Bayo |
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Drive
along Route 237 till you cross the Limay River as it flows though
the steppe. Take the turning to Villa La Angostura, and drive past
Brazo Huemul and Bahía Manzano, where ciprés forests
gradually give way to moist forest.
In Villa La Angostura,
located on the north shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, visit the port,
El Messidor, Selva Triste Pond and La Asunción Chapel. On
your way back to Bariloche you may drove up to Mount Bayo, the local
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| Mount Tronador and
Los Alerces Cascade |
Drive
south out of Bariloche along Route 258, following the shoreline
of lakes Gutiérrez and Mascardi. After 35 km., turn off west
along an unpaved road towards the bridge over Manso River.
Follow the road to the foot of Mount Tronador, across Pampa Linda
to the lookout at the Manso River glacier, better known as Ventisquero
Negro ( Black glacier)
Los Alerces Cascade is another option on this tour. At Manso River
bridge, follow the road skirting Lake Los Moscos all the way to
Lake Hess. A few meters further on, the road comes to an end and
a footpath leads 300 metres to Los Alerces Cascade. |
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| El Bolsón
and Lago Puelo |
Drive
south out of Bariloche along Route 258 for 130 Km. to El Bolsón.
The road is paved all the way, following the shoreline of Lakes
Gutiérrez, Mascardi and Guillelmo, crossing Villegas and
Foyel Rivers and finally, just before reaching the town, Quemquemtreu
River.
There is a handcraft fair in the town offering a wide range of local
products. Farms just outside the town produce berries and jam. El
Bolsón is famous for its homemade cheese and beer. Cabeza
de Indio and the Azul River lookout afford one of the most beautiful
views in the area.
From El Bolsón, you can visit the Lago Puelo National Park
and El Maitén station, the starting point for “La Trochita”,
an ancient narrow-gauge steam engine (also known as the “old
Patagonian express”), now a tourist attraction. |
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| Mount Otto |
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Drive one kilometre
along Avenida de los Pioneros and up a winding road to Piedras Blancas
winter complex (Km. 5).
Just beyond, you will find ski slopes belonging to the Nordic Ski
Centre, the Berghoff Mountain Shelter and the Otto Meiling Museum. |
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| Navigation
to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Wood |
Excursion
starts at Pañuelo Port, 25 km away from the city, opposite
Llao Llao Hotel, at which you can arrive by bus or by car. After
sailing for 40 minutes the Nahuel Huapi Lake,landing takes place
at Anchorena Port, located in the centre of the island. An amazing
view of Anchorena Bay as well as the wholezone of Llao Llao and
Pañuelo Port –further- can be appreciated from the
panoramic point located atMonte Bella Vista. Other options are a
stroll to Gross Port or a visit to rupestrian pictures and Playa
del Toro. After sailing for some minutes, Arrayanes Wood is reached,
at Quetrihue Peninsula. Going along a 600 m path, you can observe
magnificent arrayan samples forming a pure wood, considered to be
unique in the world for its characteristics.
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| Excursión
a Puerto Bles y Cascada de los Cántaros (Lago Frias) |
Starting
from Puerto Pañuelo, we will sail Lago Nahuel Huapi and as
we reach Brazo Blest, we can see the Centinela Island, where Francisco
P. Moreno, creator of National Parks, lies. After an hour boat ride,
we will arrive at Los Cántaros Lake, whose outfall supplies
the waterfall. The beauty of the falls can be contemplated from
some watchtowers on the path. Afterwards, crossing to the opposite
bank we will land in Puerto Blest, where we will have lunch. Driving
3 km from there we will reach Puerto Alegre to sail Lago Frias,
till we arrive at Puerto Frias. |
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| Lakes
Crossing to Puerto Montt or Puerto Varas (international) |
The
tour starts navigating Nahuel Huapi Lake up to Puerto Blest, in
the Nahuel Huapi National Park. Then 3 km are driven by bus reaching
Puerto Alegre. From there, Lago Frias is navigated till Puerto Frias
is arrived at. At this spot all migratory and Argentinian customs
office arrangements are made. The Andes Mountain Range is crossed
by bus, on a road surrounded with thick vegetation, arriving at
Peulla, the first Chilean population, completing all migratory and
Chilean customs arrangements on time for lunch. Afterwards, Todos
los Santos Lake is navigated up to Petrohué, where Petrohué
Falls are visited, in the Vicente Pérez Rosales National
Park. Later, skirting Llanquihue Lake, Puerto Varas is reached,
ending the excursion at this location or in Puerto Montt. |
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