Bariloche and Villa la Angostura

San Carlos de Bariloche, in the centre of the stunning Lake District, has changed from a sleepy sheep town in the 1970s to a bustling and chic resort. Nestled on the edge of lake Nahuel Huapi it is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, quick-flowing streams and deep blue lakes, reminiscent of the Swiss Alps, but on a grander scale. In winter it is a trendy ski resort, and in the summer an ideal place to go walking, fishing, rafting, climbing, or riding.

Villa la Angostura is a small town on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, just north of Bariloche. There are some lovely walks in the nearby Los Arraynes National Park and it is a popular destination for skiing in the winter months.

There are several good hotels and fine golf courses. A hire car is a very convenient way to explore the area. The famous lake crossing to Chile can be done in a day from September to March (at other times of year an overnight stop is made at Peulla, in Chile).

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Alma del Lago

Beach hotel - Bariloche
A modern, comfortable hotel overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi, a 10 minute walk from the town centre. There is a swimming pool and spa, bar, and restaurant.
Design Suites

City hotel - 2 km west of Bariloche
The restaurant, bar, sitting area and reception are all in a large open plan building with various artworks scattered around. The views of the lake are lovely and there is a spa on a lower level.
El Casco Art Hotel

Country hotel - 11km from Bariloche
On the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, 15 minutes by car from the centre of Bariloche, with panoramic lake views. There are large gardens with sculptures, an indoor/outdoor pool, health club, wine bar and restaurant.
Hostería La Escondida

Lodge/Hosteria - Villa la Angostura
On the tranquil shores of Lake Nahuel Haupi near Villa Angostura. Communal areas are light and airy, there is a heated swimming pool outside and a small spa inside. The staff are friendly and helpful.
Hosteria La Posada

Country hotel - 2km from Villa La Angostura
Well furnished hotel with views over Lake Nahuel Huapi, a lovely swimming pool and good restaurant.
Hosteria Las Balsas

Country hotel - Villa La Angostura
Las Balsas is a small intimate hotel on the northern shore of lake Nahuel Huapi, 100km from Bariloche, in the Lake District. It is one of the few Relais & Chateaux properties in Argentina, with lots of wood, ample rooms and large windows. On the ground floor is a large sitting area, bar and separate restaurant. The food served is fresh and natural and changes with the seasons.
Hotel Tres Reyes

City hotel - Bariloche
One of Bariloche's oldest and most traditional hotels, the Tres Reyes is a wood-clad stone buidling an easy walk from the town centre, with fine views over lake Nahuel Huapi.
Llao Llao Hotel and Resort

Resort - 25km from Bariloche
Llao Llao is a first class resort hotel with a stunning setting overlooking Lake Nahuel Huapi, about a 20 minute drive from the centre of Bariloche. The restaurants serve a range of typical Argentine dishes and international cuisine, the bar is warm and welcoming and facilities include tennis courts, an indoor swimming pool, a games room and an 18 hole golf course.
Luma Casa de Montaña

Lodge/Hosteria - Villa la Angostura
A charming small, family-owned villa on the northern shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi just east of Villa la Angostura. There is a restaurant, pool, spa and sauna and all rooms have views of the lake.
Peuma Hue

Estancia/Ranch - Gutiérrez Lake
A charming rural hotel set in 500 acres at the end of a beautiful lake, with 2 miles of lake shore. It is surrounded by pristine forests, mountains, streams and waterfalls. A homely atmosphere with good food.