The Argentine Lake District

The Lake District is also one of Argentina’s finest year-round destinations, combining beautifully with Mendoza, Buenos Aires or southern Patagonia. Elegant, understated and wonderfully varied, it offers a slower, more immersive side of the country that many visitors overlook.

• Stay in remarkable lodges: From elegant lakeside retreats to secluded Relais & Châteaux properties hidden among ancient forests, the Lake District is home to some of Argentina’s most characterful places to stay.
• The Seven Lakes Route: Travel one of South America’s most beautiful scenic roads, weaving through national parks, emerald forests and sparkling lakes with opportunities to stop for walks, picnics and spectacular viewpoints.
• Adventure at your own pace: Hike to hidden waterfalls, kayak across mirror-like lakes, horse ride with local gauchos or spend a day fly fishing on pristine rivers renowned for their wild trout.
• A landscape shaped by volcanoes: Snow-capped peaks, ancient forests and glacial lakes create one of Patagonia’s most varied landscapes, where every bend in the road reveals another unforgettable panorama.
• Exceptional food and wine: Feast on Patagonian lamb, smoked trout, wild mushrooms and artisan chocolate, accompanied by craft beers and cool-climate wines produced in northern Patagonia.
• A different side of Patagonia: While the south is defined by glaciers and open steppe, the Lake District offers a greener, gentler Patagonia, where boutique lodges, beautiful scenery and unhurried exploration take centre stage.