Villa Traful & Lake Traful
Villa Traful
A quiet village on the shore of a lake along a branch of the Seven Lakes Road, with bright blue waters. The Wind Lookout and the Sunken Forest beneath the lake are highlights.
Villa Traful sits on the southern shore of Lake Traful in Neuquén Province, about 100 km by road from Bariloche. It can be reached via the Seven Lakes Road or by another route through Confluencia, and it is often combined with the Seven Lakes Road into a one-day loop. Only a few hundred people live here, and wooden cabins, fishing tackle shops and small restaurants are scattered along the shore, making it a peaceful place far from crowds. The lake's waters are deep blue and famous for trout and landlocked salmon fishing. On the eastern side, the Mirador del Viento (Wind Lookout) stands on a cliff overlooking the whole lake. By boat or diving, you can see the upright Bosque Sumergido (Sunken Forest), a cypress grove submerged after a landslide. Some sections are gravel roads, so allow extra time if you are driving.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Llao Llao Municipal Park
- Llao Llao Hotel & Capilla San Eduardo
- Cerro Campanario
- Circuito Chico
- Nahuel Huapi Lake
- Colonia Suiza
- Playa Bonita
- Cerro Otto