17 days in Villa La Angostura & San Carlos de Bariloche Itinerary

A trip to Villa La Angostura leads to the lush "Garden of Patagonia," where the scenic backdrop features pristine forests, lakes, and mountains.

Get out of town with these interesting Villa La Angostura side-trips: Mirador Lago Traful (in Villa Traful) and San Martin de los Andes (De la Montana, Route of the Seven Lakes, &more). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Lago Espejo Grande, fly down the slopes at Cerro Bayo, take in the dramatic scenery at Cascada del Rio Bonito, and see some colorful creatures with Buceo VLA.

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Buenos Aires to Villa La Angostura is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive; or take a bus. In June, Villa La Angostura is a bit cooler than Buenos Aires - with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car to San Carlos de Bariloche.

Nestled against the foothills of the Andes, scenic San Carlos de Bariloche hugs the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake and ranks among Argentina's top destinations for active outdoor vacations.

Spend the 19th (Sun) exploring nature at Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi. Next up on the itinerary: hit the slopes at Catedral Alta Patagonis, take a leisurely stroll along Isla Victoria, get impressive views of Ventisquero Negro, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

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Traveling by car from Villa La Angostura to San Carlos de Bariloche takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in June, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.