Bariloche, Argentina: Bariloche Short Circuit with Cerro Campanario. This scenic half-day tour is the perfect introduction to the stunning natural beauty surrounding Bariloche. Traveling along the winding Bustillo Avenue, you’ll skirt the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, passing charming pioneer homes, the Yacht Club, and the peaceful Melipal neighborhood. As the urban landscape gives way to lush forests, the route showcases native flora such as cypresses, coihues, and nires, with bursts of wild rosehips and berries in bloom during summer.
At kilometer 17, a chairlift whisks you to the summit of Cerro Campanario (1,050 m), where sweeping panoramic views of the lakes and mountains await. Continuing on, you’ll pass San Eduardo Chapel, the iconic Llao Llao Hotel, and scenic points like Lake Escondido and the Narrows Bridge, which links Lakes Nahuel Huapi and Perito Moreno. Highlights include the Highlander Cemetery, the Swiss Colony, and the panoramic lookout at Lake Moreno.
The return route begins near El Trebol Lagoon, completing a captivating 60-kilometer circuit through some of Patagonia’s most photogenic landscapes.
