In Villa La Angostura, Neuquén, begins one of the most beautiful routes in Argentine tourism because it connects seven lakes in just over 100 kilometers.
Argentina has hundreds of destinations to enjoy the natural tourism But few have landscapes as majestic as the Route of the Seven Lakes. It is a road of just over 100 kilometers in the province of Neuquen where you can appreciate the calm waters next to the forests, snow-capped hills and the biodiversity that the area houses.
On the route you can see the lakes of: Lacar, Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Hidden Lake, Correntoso and Mirror. In addition to passing through the Lanín and Nahuel Huapi National ParksThis tour will create unforgettable moments and images in the minds of tourists who vacation and get to know Patagonia.
Also Other lakes can be added to the trail like Meliquina and Hermoso because they are just a few kilometers from Machónico. Traful Lake is also often frequented by those who visit Villa Traful. Also, it should be noted that Nahuel Huapi Lake is not included in the route although its shore can be reached in Villa La Angostura.
What things can be done on the Seven Lakes Route
This tour is all about outdoor activities. Its proximity allows many tourists to take the trip in rented cars or spend their holidays doing the route by bicycle. Each of the lakes has areas for camping and spending magical nights by the water. At the same time, you can also practice water sports and On Lake Lacár you can take a boat to visit the islands of Los Patos and Santa Teresita. This tour ends with a visit to the Cachín Waterfall.
He hiking It is also present along the entire route and exploring it allows you to reach beautiful places that will reward the tourists’ journey. An example of this occurs near Lake Machónico, where you can access the Vuliñanco Waterfallwhich has a waterfall of 35 meters. But natural treasures are everywhere, where you can find majestic streams, beaches with crystal-clear waters and smaller lakes while enjoying nature.
How to get to the Seven Lakes Route
First it is important to remember that In winter season the use of chains is mandatory on the wheels of cars due to snow on the roads.
Many start the route in Barilocheas it is one of the main tourist spots in the country. From here only You have to take National Route Number 40 and head towards Villa La Angostura. This is where the Seven Lakes Route begins and ends in San Martín de los Andes. The same route follows Avenida Siete Lagos/Ruta 40 for a total of 110 kilometers.
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