Disfruta Villa La Angostura

City in Argentina, located in the south of Neuquén Province, in Patagonia. Nestled in the northern sector of Nahuel Huapi National Park and surrounded by lakes, forests, and mountains, it is considered one of the most beautiful towns in the Patagonian Andes, earning the nickname "Garden of Patagonia." Just a few kilometers away is the Cardenal Samoré border crossing to Chile, and together with nearby towns like San Carlos de Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes, it forms a popular tourist corridor in both summer and winter.

Villa La Angostura lies on an isthmus that connects the coast with the Quetrihué Peninsula (in Mapudungun: "place of myrtles" or "place of ducks").

To the north and east, it is bordered by Mount Bayo (1,782 m), Mount Inacayal (1,840 m), and Mount Belvedere (1,992 m), and to the south and west by Lake Nahuel Huapi. The town is divided in two by the Las Piedritas stream. In the area known as "El Puerto" (the port), visitors find the entrance to Los Arrayanes National Park. A 12 km hiking trail runs through the entire Quetrihué Peninsula, providing access to the park by land, where the myrtle tree grows in tree form rather than as a shrub, creating a dense and unique forest.

Bahía Manzano
This picturesque neighborhood is located 7 km from "El Cruce" along National Route 40, heading toward Bariloche. It is one of the areas with the highest concentration of accommodations. The architecture blends beautifully with the stunning views of Bahía Manzano. The layout of its streets, lush trees, and the harmony between exquisite Andean-style architecture and the natural landscape invite visitors to explore it on foot or by car. The peninsula features small sandy beaches on both sides, interspersed with rocky formations along its shoreline. Good to know: east-facing beaches get sun in the morning, while those on the west side receive it in the afternoon.

Cerro Bayo
One of the most exclusive ski resorts in Argentine Patagonia. Surrounded by forests and offering a unique view of Lake Nahuel Huapi, this ski center is just minutes from the mountain village and offers around 200 hectares for skiing in nearly all its forms, especially alpine skiing. Cerro Bayo is perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers, with over twenty trails and ski lifts to enjoy the mountain’s various slopes.

Los Arrayanes National Park
Created in 1971, the park was established to protect a unique myrtle forest, one of the purest and most extensive of this exquisite species. These trees are concentrated on the Quetrihué Peninsula (Neuquén Province), located at the northern end of Lake Nahuel Huapi and covering 1,753 hectares of the park. This Myrtle Forest, considered a natural emblem, spans around 20 hectares and offers a truly one-of-a-kind landscape in the world.

Route of the Seven Lakes
The road that connects Villa La Angostura with the city of San Martín de los Andes is known as the Route of the Seven Lakes. Along its 110 km stretch, visitors can enjoy stunning natural scenery shaped by the lakes Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner, Machónico, and Lácar.

Nahuel Huapi National Park
Argentina’s first protected area, created in 1934. It covers 705,000 hectares in the southwest of Neuquén Province and the northwest of Río Negro Province. With its ecological and scenic richness, it represents the northern Patagonian Andes region, preserving both Patagonian steppe and forest ecosystems.

The local geography allows for a wide variety of activities and sports, clearly defined by the winter or summer seasons. In winter, the most popular activities are skiing, snowboarding, and mountaineering. In summer, the number of activities increases with the warmer weather, allowing for the use of lakes and rivers for water sports, swimming, and fishing, as well as mountain biking, hiking, and horseback riding.

Sport fishing holds a very important place in the region’s tourism offerings and is internationally renowned. In the lakes and rivers, you can catch perch, trout, and salmonids. The river mouths of the Correntoso, Bonito, Estacada, Ragintuco, Huemul, Limay, Machete, and Ruca Malen are particularly famous among enthusiasts of the sport.

The local gastronomy is similar to that of other towns in the Patagonian Andes, featuring exquisite dishes such as smoked trout, venison, and wild boar. Mushroom-based sauces are also very popular. The cold climate and historical influence of German and Swiss immigrants have led to a wide variety of sweet dishes, such as Kuchen, Apfelstrudel, and other traditional German cakes, along with high-quality chocolates, wild berry jams, and other smoked products.

For visitors, there’s a wide range of activities, landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. It’s a destination to enjoy all year round, where nature’s wonders can be appreciated minute by minute in all their splendor.