Top Things to do in Patagonia
Top Hotels in Patagonia
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn Neuquen
- 2. Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa
- 3. Hampton by Hilton Bariloche
- 4. Hotel Tirol Bariloche
- 5. Peninsula Petit Hotel
- 6. Hotel Antu Kuyen Bariloche
- 7. Lirolay Suites
- 8. Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, San Carlos de Bariloche
- 9. Hotel Cristal
- 10. Aguila Mora Suites & Spa
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The 10 Best Scenic Drives in Patagonia, Argentina
Discover the best top things to do in Patagonia, Argentina including Paso de Cordoba, Route of the Seven Lakes, Route of the Seven Lakes, Monte Zeballos, Road to El Chalten, Circuito Pehuenia, Bajada del Rahue, Geiser en Los Tachos, Paso Internacional Cardenal Samore, Ohana Ushuaia Transfer.
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1. Paso de Cordoba
2. Route of the Seven Lakes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,268 reviews
Reviewed By RicardoF4322 - Clyde, United States
This is a day trip from San Carlos de Bariloche to San Martin de los Andes. If you have the time you will enjoy the beauty of the scenery, spectacular!
3. Route of the Seven Lakes
4. Monte Zeballos
5. Road to El Chalten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 611 reviews
Reviewed By IN_Travelers47906 - West Lafayette, United States
There is one way in and one way out of El Chalten. Fortunately, it is so intriguing that you don’t need a second route. Stretching 132 miles/200 km from the El Calafate Airport or roughly 145 miles/225 km from El Calafate it is a hard-surfaced high-speed road safe at 110 km/hr except where turns and bridges require a reduction in speed. Traffic in both directions is common but passing is generally easy as long as you pay attention to no passing zones and blind spots. Expect a 3-4 hour trip, perhaps more if you have nice weather for once-in-a-lifetime photos. Getting there from El Calafate Airport is easy. The road follows the path of a backward C so you Just take a left turn every time you have the opportunity. The two largest lakes in Argentina, Lake Argentina and Lake Viedma, stretch east to west with Lake Viedma north of Lake Argentina. El Calafate is south of Lake Argentina, so you leave El Calafate, or its airport, headed east to go around the eastern shore of Lake Argentina and head north toward the eastern shore of Lake Viedma. Once you pass Lake Viedma, you head west into El Chalten. The landscape out of El Calafate is interesting, but not remarkable. Similar to areas of the American southwest. At about the halfway mark you will reach La Leona, a must stop for rest, history, bathroom break and excellent food. Plan on 30 well-spent minutes at La Leona. From La Leona, the landscape gets more remarkable with each kilometer as you get closer and closer to the beautiful peaks of the Andes that make Ell Chalten such a popular place with hikers and climbers. With a little luck, you will see some wild llamas along the way, staying especially alert to the possibility that they may cross the road in front of your car. There are several turnouts provided for photography along the road but that won’t prevent you from wanting to stop every few kilometers for another picture. Keep in mind, the picture opportunities continually improve, so the next picture you take will almost certainly be better than the one you are taking, and the very best photo ops come once you have passed the clearly marked entrance to the park. If the weather is good, perhaps the best photo-op is the last one provided by a large turnout overlooking El Chalten just before you make your final descent into the town. Also be advised that the weather and cloud coverage around the peaks changes literally by the second. If you have a great picture now, it may get worse if you wait, and vice versa. Pay close attention to the El Chalten weather forecast. With luck you will have a few hours with bright blue skies behind the peaks.
6. Circuito Pehuenia
7. Bajada del Rahue
8. Geiser en Los Tachos
9. Paso Internacional Cardenal Samore
10. Ohana Ushuaia Transfer
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
