Los Lagos Department

The Andean lake district in southern Neuquén Province, famous for Villa La Angostura, the Road of the Seven Lakes, and forest-and-lake scenery.

Los Lagos Department is located in the southern part of Neuquén Province, Argentina, at the eastern foot of the Andes, bordering Chile to the west. Most of its territory lies within Nahuel Huapi National Park, and the department seat is Villa La Angostura. Bahia Manza on the northern shore of Lake Nahuel Huapi, the Los Arrayanes Forest, and Victoria Island are highly representative. Along the Road of the Seven Lakes, you can admire Lake Espejo and Lake Escondido, while the town of Villa Traful is quiet and beautiful, and Mount Bayo is a popular ski resort. December to March is ideal for hiking and water activities, while June to September is perfect for skiing. The gateway is usually Bariloche Airport, followed by a drive north along the highway.

Destinations

• Villa La Angostura
• San Carlos de Bariloche
• San Martín de los Andes

Itineraries

• Lake District Seven Lakes Road & Lanín Loop – A self-drive loop starting and ending in Bariloche, heading to San Martín via the Seven Lakes Road, and returning via P…
• Ruta 40: Bariloche to El Calafate – Drive south along Route 40 for about 1,600 km, crossing from the Lake District through the steppe to the Cave of the Ha…