What to do in Argentine Patagonia

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1. Chapelco Ski Resort

Chapelco Ski Resort is a pretty haven of snowy slopes with views of forests, a vast blue-green lake and a volcano. The resort has many restaurants serving Patagonian cuisine, traditional Argentine dishes, fast food and fine wines. Marvel at the stunning Patagonian terrain from the chairlifts that transport you high over the mountain.
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Cerro Chapelco Ski Resort featuring snowboarding and snow as well as a couple

2. Perito Moreno Glacier

Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the main attractions of Patagonia. Viewing the glacier by boat is a spectacular visceral and aural treat. Remarkably, the glacier is among the very few of its kind actually growing, rather than reducing in size. Get a closer look at the cracks, holes and water running across the surface.
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Perito Moreno Glacier

3. Tierra del Fuego National Park

The Tierra del Fuego National Park is a vast protected area of picturesque terrain with many exciting activities. Families and adventurers visit the park for camping, fishing, hiking and many more opportunities in the southernmost Andean-Patagonian forests. Spot the range of fascinating flora and fauna, such as guindo trees with orange fungus. See guanacos, which are similar to camels.
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See snow-capped mountains, scenic lakes and dense forests in Argentina’s only coastal national park, which looks like a Southern Hemisphere version of Alaska.

4. Los Glaciares National Park

Los Glaciares National Park (Parque Nacional Los Glaciares) is a nature lover’s delight; a captivating region of rugged mountains, deep-blue lakes and thick forests. Watch glaciers change before your eyes, hike to mountain peaks, sail past icebergs and spot colorful birdlife. Parque Nacional Los Glaciares stretches for around 105 miles (170 kilometers) along the foothills of the majestic Andes.
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Enjoy mountain treks, glacier walks, river cruises and lakeside horseback rides in this spectacular national park in the shadow of the snow-capped Andes.

5. Cerro Otto

Cerro Otto is a snowy peak with a stunning view of the beautiful mountains, lakes and forests of Bariloche. It has a rotating restaurant and a mountaintop art gallery with a focus on replicas of Michelangelo’s sculptures. Explore various trails that lead for miles in every direction from the peak.
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Cerro Otto featuring landscape views, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

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Piedras Blancas which includes forest scenes and a house

Downtown Bariloche

Downtown Bariloche is popular for its lake views, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Civic Center Bariloche or Bariloche Casino.

Downtown Bariloche
Bariloche which includes food

San Carlos de Bariloche Centro

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in San Carlos de Bariloche Centro, Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi and Civic Center Bariloche are top sights worth seeing.

San Carlos de Bariloche Centro
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Chapelco

When in Chapelco, you can plan a visit to Canopy San Martin de los Andes and Lacar Lake Pier, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Chapelco
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Playa Bonita

Playa Bonita is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nahuel Huapi Lake and Parque Ecoturistico Cerro Viejo.

Playa Bonita
El Calafate showing landscape views and a lake or waterhole

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos is known for its lake views, and you can plan a trip to Gnome Village and Calafate Fishing while you're in town.

Macrozona Bahía Redonda y Primeros Faldeos
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Belgrano

4/5(1 area review)

While Belgrano isn't home to many top sights, Bariloche Casino and Civic Center Bariloche are some notable places to visit nearby.

Belgrano