Route of the 7 Lakes: an unforgettable tour of Patagonia
The path where the Road of the 7 Lakes is nothing more and nothing less than the mythical Route 40. In addition to being wildgo through the most beautiful landscapes of Argentina and unites more than 5,100 kilometers from the quiaca in the province of Jujuy until Cape Virgins in the province of Santa Cruz. A route that all travelers dream of doing.
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From Bariloche: How long does it take to do the Route of the 7 Lakes?
If you want to do the Route of the 7 Lakes from Bariloche in autoyou have to take the route 40 toward Villa La Angostura going by dina huapi. In case you do not have a vehicle, there is excursions that come from Bariloche and walk the Route of the 7 Lakes since Villa La Angostura until San martin de los andesreturning the same day to Bariloche.
If the idea is to stop at each of the lakes and enjoy the scenery or take the opportunity to get into the water and rest, andit is very probable that the tour lasts almost the whole day. The time of the organized excursions is approximately 10 hours.
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What are the lakes on the Route of the 7 Lakes?
mirror lake
The mirror lake It is of glacial tectonic origin located in the department The Lakes of Neuquén. His name originated from his calm and clean waters that reflect as a mirror the landscapes that are on its shores. Their Beaches are from volcanic sand, rushes and steeply sloping rocks.
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rushing lake
The rushing lake belonging to Villa La Angostura and is within Nahuel Huapi National Park. Its waters are greenish tones and it is generated by water from the mirror lake.
hidden lake
The hidden lake reaches the border with Chili and is located in the valdivian forest ecoregion. The area stands out for the important presence of faunawith wild boars, birds and trout in the lake.
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Villarino Lake
The Villarino Lake is located at 60 km from Villa la Angostura and it is large. It is surrounded by forest coihues Y mountain ranges.
falkner lake
The falkner lake remains to halfway between Villa la Angostura and San Martín de los Andes. Have big beaches and on its coast there is a camping to stay.
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Machonico Lake
This lake is colored blue intense. owns a wide viewpoint to stop and observe the landscape, since -unlike others- it is not possible access its beaches from the route. Although it is small, its attention is drawn beauty and tranquility.
lake lacar
The lake lacar is last of the lakes that you visit if you start the tour in Bariloche. It is the most important one found in San martin de los andes and it is inside the Lanin National Park.
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