Lake Mascardi
Lago Mascardi
An emerald-green glacial lake beside Route 40, with many campsites and beaches along its shores. It is a must-stop scenic spot on the way to Tronador.
Lago Mascardi lies about 35 km south of Bariloche and is V-shaped. It receives meltwater from Tronador's glaciers, so fine glacial rock flour is suspended in its waters, giving them a striking emerald green and blue-turquoise color on sunny days. Route 40 runs along the east shore, passing several viewpoints and lakeside beaches, where in summer you can camp, row boats and fish. Villa Mascardi, on the lakeshore, is the junction where the road splits toward Pampa Linda and Tronador, and boat trips also run across the lake toward Lago Hess on the west side. Whether you are heading to Tronador or driving south to El Bolsón, it is worth stopping here for photos. The lake lies within Nahuel Huapi National Park.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Refugio Frey
- Cascada Los Alerces
- Cerro Catedral
- Lake Gutiérrez
- Cerro López
- Colonia Suiza
- Circuito Chico
- Playa Bonita