Isla Victoria
The largest island in Lake Nahuel Huapi, reached by boat, with redwood and cypress groves and lakeside trails; often paired with the Los Arrayanes forest for a classic day on the lake.
Isla Victoria is the largest island in Lake Nahuel Huapi, about 20 km long, and is part of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Boats leave from Puerto Pañuelo and reach the island's Puerto Anchorena dock after about an hour. Its redwood and cypress groves, planted in the early 20th century, grow alongside native forest, and in spring the broom flowers blanket the island in yellow. Visitors will also find Indigenous rock art and several short trails, and a chairlift takes you up to a viewpoint over the lake. Boat tours usually combine Isla Victoria with the Los Arrayanes forest on the opposite shore for a day trip of about 6–7 hours. Boat tickets and national park entry are sold separately, and prices change often, so book ahead. The lake is windy, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
Boats usually depart around 10:00 and return around 16:30
Nearby sights
- Los Arrayanes National Park
- Cascada Río Bonito
- Bahía Mansa
- Cerro Bayo
- Laguna Verde (Quetrihué)
- Villa La Angostura
- Cascada Inacayal
- Mirador Belvedere