Ruta de Los Siete Lagos — Attraction in Neuquén Province

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Lago Espejo/Lake Mirror Enrique Wolff, an explorer, visited the lake in 1895 and named it Lake Espejo or Mirror to reflect how amazed he was at a lake that reflects as a mirror Lago Correntoso Chilean immigrants, who were farmers, first arrived here in 1898. They started growing wheat, potatoes, and oat , and raising cows and sheep. Throughout the region, there are numerous farmers with families on both sides of the border. The Argentinian border officers don’t bother them with papers as they use alternative routes. Lago Villarino Named after the Explorer who around 1750 wrote numerous dairies and maps which were critical for the Spanish civilization of Patagonia. Lago Falkner Lago Falkner’s, white sandy beach. Argentinian Explorers initially named this lake Moreno, honoring Perito Moreno. He renamed the lake. Thomas Falkner, in honor of an English Jesuit Explorer. Lago Escondido Escondido, in Spanish means hidden, the lake is truly hidden in a secluded location inside the forest. You will need to jump over to go down and...

Beautiful drive with loads of adventure! From horses, cows, and sheep temporarily blocking the highway to long winding roads between snowcapped mountains, green valleys, and mirror lakes ... this route had it all. We drove it at the end of winter, but I think it's probably amazing year round. San Martin de Los Andes and Villa Angostura are two essential stops along the route. You can expect it to take all day but there's really no need to leave early unless you really want to savor every view point. You can get to San Martin for a late lunch or early dinner, then head back to Bariloche, assuming that's where you started. Staying the night in any of the three towns is probably easy. I saw a lot of signs showing availability. Driving through the Andes is an incredible experience, and I think this route might be one of the best. Of note, one route was under construction and didn't feel safe to drive. It was Route 65 to Villa Traful. Every other road felt very safe and...

Ruta de los Siete Lagos es mágico! Un tramo imperdible de la famosa Ruta 40, que va desde San Martín de los Andes a Bariloche, en algo más de 200kms. Sus cabeceras son Bariloche con el Nahuel Huapi y San Martín de los Andes con el Lacar. En el medio, varios lagos donde podes ir parando a tomar fotos. Hay miradores bien señalados. A mitad de camino está Villa La Angostura que es un capítulo aparte. Lo que.me pareció tremendo fue Villa Traful, un paraíso, un lugar único. Vale la pena entrar a ver el lago, las montañas, la villa. El camino va por un bosque añejo de coihues. Para recorrerla completa hay que ir con tiempo. Mejor si te quedas a dormir en alguna de estas localidades para no tener que volver en el día y aprovechar más los lugares a visitar. De todas formas, vale la pena. Si tenés poco tiempo, desde Bariloche deberías llegar a La Angostura en una hora. Excelentes vistas y mucho para recorrer en la Villa. Si estás desde San Martín, vale la pena llegar a Traful, es increíble. En verano amanece temprano y el sol se pone bien tarde (21.30hs.) hay mucha luz. En invierno todo es más corto y la nieve o el hielo complican todo. Si no estás con tiempo o no tienes experiencia previa, no recomiendo entrar en Traful con nieve. Siempre preguntar antes por el estado de ruta 40 y de los caminos a los lagos (Traful y Melinquina). En excursión todo está resuelto. Auto de alquiler, una muy buena opción. Si vas a entrar en Traful o Melinquina, mejor un coche alto. Cómo sea, recorre esta parte del sur, te...