Cerro Campanario

The trip begins with pickup from your hotel in central San Carlos de Bariloche and then embarks on a sightseeing tour of the city’s highlights. Visit some of the most iconic landmarks that San Carlos de Bariloche has to offer, and learn about this vibrant city from your local guide. Next, travel along the edge of the stunning Nahuel Huapi Lake, one of the most beautiful places in Patagonia. Admire the stunning views of the deep-blue water and the contrast against the rugged mountainous region that surrounds it. The tour continues along Bustillo Avenue, where you can marvel at panoramic views across Huemul Island and Playa Bonita. Arrive at Llao Llao village on the shore of Lake Moreno, set amongst picturesque rolling green landscapes. Visit the traditional Llao Llao Hotel, which founded the village in the 1990s, and gaze upon the vast natural scenes that surround it. Then head to Saint Edward's Chapel to see its quaint wooden architecture before traveling to the foothill of Cerro Campanario. Take an optional cable car ride to the summit to admire National Geographic’s ‘eighth best view in the world’, before the tour returns to Bariloche.

A popular tour of Bariloche, this half-day circular route begins in the city and heads out to Lake Nahuel Huapi and Playa Bonita. From Playa Bonita you’ll be able to see Huemul Island. When you reach the foot of Cerro Campanario there’s a chairlift that takes people to the summit (1,050 meters). If you choose to take this optional ride to the top you’ll marvel at some of the most spectacular views of the region. The circuit continues on the San Pedro peninsula to the Llao Llao area. Admire St. Edward’s Chapel, an architectural jewel, and head to Puero Scarf on Lake Nahuel Huapi, where sailing excursions on the lake depart. To the south are stunning views of the Llao Llao Hotel, framed by the Chapel Hill and Cerro Lopez. When you arrive at Panorama Point you’ll admire the lovely views of the Llao Llao peninsula and surrounding lakes. Next you’ll cross the bridge over Lake Moreno that connects the lake with the Llao Llao peninsula and follow the route around Laguna El Treboll, before returing to the city of Bariloche.

It is the most traditional of all the walks. It begins its journey in the center of the city on Av. Bustillo towards the west (in the direction of Llao Llao). This Avenue is located on the southern bank of Lake Nahuel Huapi and borders this lake for almost its entire length. At km 8 we can have a panoramic view of the central part of the lake with Huemul Island in front of us. Later, at km 17 we reach the base of the Cerro Campanario Complex, where we can take the Ascent in Aerosilla (optional) and from above obtain a magnificent view of mountains and lakes. Continuing the tour we arrive at the Llao Llao area with its main attractions: the Llao Llao Hotel, San Eduardo Chapel, an important architectural legacy, and Puerto Pañuelo from where the navigations on Lake Nahuel Huapi depart. We continue on our way to a panoramic point at 645 meters above sea level, from where you will have a beautiful view of the eastern and western Moreno Lakes, and the Llao Llao Peninsula. Continuing the tour we pass the access to Colonia Switzerland, a town famous for the production of curanto, a place of crafts and residence of residents of Swiss descent. Once again we join Avenida Bustillo to return to the city.

On this excursion you will get to know representative places and landscapes of Bariloche. It is carried out along Av. Ezequiel Bustillo, bordering the Nahuel Huapi lake. At kilometer 17, there is the base of Cerro Campanario, which has a chairlift (optional). Its summit has one of the eight most impressive panoramic views in the world. Near kilometer 24, you begin to see the San Eduardo Chapel, Puerto Pañuelo and the Llao Llao hotel. After passing through Villa Tacul and Lago Escondido, you will reach the junction of the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes. Finally, the Panoramic Point. The return is undertaken by the El Trébol lagoon until the junction with Av. Bustillo, which leads back to the center of the city. In this way, in only 60 km one can admire lakes, mountains and native forests of singular beauty.

From the center of the city, the landscape is transformed with views of cypress, maitenes and coihues forests. Highlighting on the way is the Cerro Campanario, with the option of ascending by chairlift to enjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views in the world. In addition, you will visit the historic San Eduardo Chapel, the iconic Llao Llao Llao Hotel and the charming Puerto Pañuelo. The circuit also includes the Lago Moreno Panoramic Point and culminates with the crossing over the Angostura Bridge, where the Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes meet. A unique experience to fall in love with the natural beauty of Bariloche in a few hours.

Begin your trip with pickup from your hotel in central San Carlos de Bariloche and embark on a sightseeing tour of the city’s highlights. Take the traditional Chico circuit - a 60km route through stunning natural scenery and the wonderful Bariloche landscapes. First, discover different sections of the coast along the shores of the Nahuel Huapi and Moreno lakes. On Ezequiel Bustillo Avenue - arrive at Playa Bonita, where you can see Huemul Island. Head to Campanario Hill for an incredible panoramic view of all the lakes and hills. Make a stop here and feel free to purchase a ticket to ascend the ticket (not included). Next, pass by the iconic Llao Llao Hotel, as well as the San Eduardo Chapel, and Puerto Pañuelo. Continue the route through Llao Llao Municipal Park, crossing Angostura Bridge where the Moreno and Huapi lakes meet. Admire the view of Lopez Bay and Capilla Hill. From there, the Llao Llao Peninsula can be seen together with the surrounding lakes, a classic Bariloche postcard. Cross the Moreno Lake bridge to El Trébol Lagoon. Then, head to visit the Colonia Suiza - the first European settlement in the region. Taste the traditional curanto, an originally Araucanian meal that was introduced from Chile by Emilio Goye - one of the first settlers. Discover several tea houses and restaurants, handicraft businesses and an important craft fair. Finally, return to Bariloche where your tour concludes.

The Circuito Chico and Cerro Catedral excursion will start heading west along Exequiel Bustillo Avenue, bordering Nahuel Huapi Lake and entering the Circuito Chico towards the south. After passing by El Trébol Lagoon, you will cross the bridge that connects the two parts of Moreno Lake and reach the Panoramic point from where you can see the privileged image of the Llao Llao peninsula and the lake systems that surround it. From this place you can continue towards the Bahía López area, where the rocky walls of the López and Capilla hills are imposing. This section ends at kilometer 40, where the Llao-Llao Hotel, San Eduardo Chapel and Puerto Pañuelo are located. We return to Bustillo Avenue heading east and make a stop at Cerro Campanario, where you can take a chairlift to the top, enjoy its cafeteria and an exceptional 360-degree view. In the afternoon, you will arrive at Cerro Catedral, where you can practice different activities such as skiing or snowboarding in winter, mountain biking in summer, or enjoy the breathtaking view from the summit. Catedral offers a great infrastructure of services and lifts. You can ascend to the summit by chairlifts or a modern cable car.

This tour begins bordering the impressive Nahuel Huapi Lake, with views of its crystal clear waters and majestic mountains. We continue to the famous Cerro Campanario, where you can optionally take a chairlift to the summit and enjoy one of the most spectacular views in the world, with panoramic views of lakes, forests and mountains. Then we head to the Llao Llao area, where the iconic hotel of the same name and the San Eduardo Chapel are located, two architectural jewels framed by an imposing natural environment. We also visit Puerto Pañuelo, starting point for lake excursions. The tour continues along the Llao Llao peninsula, where the Patagonian Andean forest envelops us with its magic. We stop at several natural viewpoints, such as the Panoramic Point, from where unforgettable postcards of Lake Moreno and the Andes Mountain Range are obtained. We finish the circuit returning to the city, having lived an experience full of nature, history and unique landscapes that will remain in your memory and in your photos.

After picking you up from your hotel in downtown San Carlos de Bariloche, we will head towards Playa Bonita, which is 8 km away from the city, from where you can catch a glimpse of Huemul Island. Continuing 10 kilometers further, we will arrive at Cerro Campanario, where we can admire the vastness of Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno lakes, El Trébol lagoon, San Pedro and Llao Llao peninsulas, Victoria Island, Arrayanes Forest, Otto, López, Goye, Catedral, and Bariloche mountains, as well as the main spots of the national park. Here, you have the option to take the chairlift to reach the summit of Cerro Campanario (optional, not included). The journey continues to the impressive Llao Llao Hotel and the beautiful San Eduardo Chapel, architectural gems of the region. There, you will also find Puerto Pañuelo, the starting point for boats heading to Isla Victoria and Arrayanes Forest. Further on, you will see the golf courses, the Angostura Bridge over the river of the same name that connects Moreno and Nahuel Huapi lakes, and then Bahía López, at the foot of the homonymous hill. Leaving the bay behind, you will encounter a Panoramic Point, a natural balcony from which you can see Lake Moreno and Llao Llao Peninsula. On the other side, you will have a view of Cerro Catedral. As we resume the circuit, we will cross the narrow section of Lago Moreno on a bridge. We will skirt around El Trébol lagoon, and 2 kilometers ahead, we will take Avenida Bustillo at kilometer 18, starting our return to Bariloche. Upon arriving back in the city, we will take you back to your hotel.

Discover the incredible small circuit in Bariloche, a tour that will take you through impressive landscapes and unforgettable experiences. From Av. Bustillo bordering Lake Nahuel Huapi to the top of Cerro Campanario, you will witness dreamy panoramic views. Visit the charming Villa de Llao Llao, admire the architecture of the San Eduardo Chapel and the historic Hotel Llao Llao. Cross bridges, explore bays and marvel at the majesty of the landscape. The small circuit in Bariloche is an unforgettable experience to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Argentine Patagonia.