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.

Mirador Lago Escondido

Overlooks a small, deep green lake surrounded by coihue forests on the Seven Lakes Road.

Mirador del Lago Villarino

Roadside viewpoint on Route 40 providing a panoramic view of the lake's southern shore and surrounding beech forests.

Cascada Arroyo Coa Co

Observation deck overlooking a 30-meter waterfall near Villa Traful, accessible via a short forest trail.

Mirador del Viento

Elevated cliff-side point on Lake Traful known for strong wind currents and a 70-meter drop to the water surface.

Ventisquero Negro

View of a rare black glacier at the base of Mount Tronador, where ice is darkened by accumulated sediment and volcanic ash.

Cerro Catedral

South America's largest ski resort, offering summer trekking paths and cable car access to views of the Nahuel Huapi and Gutierrez lakes.

Mirador Cerro Tronador

Vantage point facing the highest peak in the park, known for the thundering sound of calving glaciers.

Mirador Inalco

Overlooks the Inalco bay on Lake Nahuel Huapi, featuring clear glacial waters and views toward the Andes mountain range.

Mirador Lago Falkner

Located on Route 40, offering a wide perspective of the lake and the steep slopes of Cerro Buque.

Mirador al Cerro Capilla

Viewpoint near Llao Llao overlooking the 1,958-meter granite peak of Cerro Capilla across Lake Nahuel Huapi.

Mirador Bahía López

Situated at the end of the Circuito Chico, providing views of the Tristeza Branch of Lake Nahuel Huapi and the López mountain range.

Mirador Lago Espejo

Overlooks Mirror Lake, named for its still waters that reflect the surrounding mountains and forests.

Mirador Lago Mascardi

V-shaped viewpoint showing the heart-shaped lake and Isla Corazón, surrounded by dense Valdivian temperate rainforest.

Mirador Cascada Vuliñanco

A roadside stop on the Seven Lakes Road overlooking a double-drop waterfall that divides Lakes Falkner and Villarino.

Mirador a la Garganta del Diablo

Observation point for a massive glacial meltwater waterfall cascading down a vertical rock wall at the base of Mount Tronador.