Cerro Campanario
A 7-minute chairlift ride to a summit at about 1,050 metres, with a 360° view over Lake Nahuel Huapi, the Llao Llao peninsula and the mountains. It is often ranked among the most beautiful viewpoints in the world.
Cerro Campanario lies about 17 km west of the city centre, near the start of the Circuito Chico. The summit is about 1,050 metres above sea level. From the top, a 360° view covers Lake Nahuel Huapi, Lake Perito Moreno, Lake Traful, the Llao Llao peninsula and the famous Llao Llao Hotel. In the distance, snow-capped Mount Tronador and Cerro Catedral rise, and lakes and islands are layered across the landscape. National Geographic has listed it among the most beautiful viewpoints in the world.
Getting up: a two-person chairlift (aerosilla) takes about 7 minutes. Alternatively, the trail takes about 30–40 minutes on foot and is steeper. The summit has a café, where you can sit on the terrace with a hot chocolate and enjoy the view.
The chairlift generally runs from about 09:00 to 17:30 daily. Hours are extended in summer and suspended in strong winds. Fares are often adjusted to reflect Argentina's inflation, so check locally.
Getting there: take bus line 20 from the city centre and get off at Km 17.5. You can also include it in a self-drive or cycling trip along the Circuito Chico.
Tips: choose a clear day. Morning light is good for photographing the lakes. The summit is windy, so bring a jacket.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30 (chairlift; adjusted by season and weather)
Nearby sights
- Colonia Suiza
- Circuito Chico
- Llao Llao Hotel & Capilla San Eduardo
- Llao Llao Municipal Park
- Cerro Catedral
- Playa Bonita
- Cerro López
- Cerro Otto