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Nahuel Huapi National Park

National Park · Bariloche, 🇦🇷 Argentina
Area 4,784 km²
Time zone America/Argentina/Salta
Official website www.nahuelhuapi.gov.ar
Nahuel Huapi National Park

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Nahuel Huapi National Park Essentials

Argentina’s oldest national park spans the lake region of northern Patagonia, centered around the glacial waters of Lake Nahuel Huapi. This collection features the 3,478-meter Cerro Tronador, known for its active glaciers and the unique black ice of Ventisquero Negro. It includes major ski centers like Cerro Catedral and Cerro Bayo, alongside the protected forests of Llao Llao. The landscape is defined by high-altitude refuges like Refugio Frey and a network of interconnected lakes including Mascardi, Espejo, and Traful.

14 places
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Mountains and Peaks

Nahuel Huapi National Park's landscape is defined by these granite massifs and glacial passes. The list features Cerro Catedral, home to the largest ski resort in the southern hemisphere, and Cerro López, which houses a major mountain refuge. It includes the Pérez Rosales international pass, a key transit point between Argentina and Chile, and several summits like Cerro Capilla and Belvedere that overlook the fjord-like branches of the Lake District.

8 places
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Lakes and Waterfalls

This collection highlights the diverse aquatic landscapes of Nahuel Huapi National Park and the surrounding Los Lagos region. It features expansive glacial lakes like Correntoso and Traful alongside high-altitude gems such as Laguna Ilón. The list also includes dramatic geological formations, including the 40-meter drop of Cascada Santa Ana and the glacial meltwaters of Garganta del Diablo at the base of Mount Tronador. These sites showcase the region's Valdivian rainforest, basaltic cliffs, and ancient Alerce forests.

16 places

Mountain Huts & Campsites

This collection features essential high-altitude refuges and lakeside campsites within Nahuel Huapi National Park. It includes historic stone huts like Refugio Emilio Frey and modern facilities like Refugio Agostino Rocca. These sites provide strategic base camps for trekking routes such as the Paso de las Nubes and climbs on Mount Tronador. Campsites are situated along the Seven Lakes Road and Lake Mascardi, offering access to glacial rivers and protected beaches for multi-day wilderness expeditions in the Patagonian Andes.

12 places
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Scenic Viewpoints

This collection features the most significant vantage points within Nahuel Huapi National Park and along the Seven Lakes Road. It includes views of the sediment-darkened ice at Ventisquero Negro, the granite spires of Cerro Catedral, and the turquoise waters of Lakes Mascardi, Espejo, and Falkner. These spots provide direct access to the geological formations of the Southern Andes, including glacial valleys, the 3,478-meter peak of Mount Tronador, and waterfalls like Vuliñanco and Coa Co.

15 places

Nahuel Huapi National Park — Map

Nahuel Huapi National Park — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 0°–27°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes 0°–27°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -2°–24°
  • 3° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -4°–19°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -5°–13°
  • -1° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 3° (feels like -1°) · extremes -8°–8°
  • -3° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 2° (feels like -2°) · extremes -9°–7°
  • -4° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -7°–10°
  • -3° at night
  • 16 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 7° (feels like 3°) · extremes -6°–14°
  • -2° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 7°) · extremes -4°–18°
  • 0° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in November

Fair
  • 13° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–20°
  • 1° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–24°
  • 3° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
117
Electricity
Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+54
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Nahuel Huapi National Park
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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