Best Argentina Treks

Pristine nature and magnificent views — that's what the charming ski resort town of Bariloche, nestled cozily in the northern Patagonian Andes and Argentina's Lake District, is all about. If you are on a trip to Argentina, you wouldn't want to miss it. While the trekking in this area is overshadowed by the more popular and crowded Cerro Campanario, the hidden gem is the Cerro Llao Llao hike. For the highest peak in Bariloche's Parque Municipal Llao, Cerro Llao Llao is actually a relatively small mountain that makes for a relaxing and enjoyable day hike. What you may not be expecting from the ease of a hike like this is the amazing reward — breathtaking 360-degree summit views over Patagonia, Nahuel Huapi National Park, and the Nahuel Haupi Lake. The cherry on top of Cerro Llao Llao is the ability to combine the hike with some other worthy attractions like glacier lakes with mountain-side beaches. Sounds pretty good for a day hike, doesn't it?

If you’re looking for a relatively easy trek on your Argentina tour, with the rewarding views of exciting mountain peaks above the dense forest line, pristine lakes, and a quirky refuge at the top, the Refugio Frey hike is a must-do. Located in the Nahuel Huapi National Park, you’ll cross streams over bridges, smell the clean fresh scents of the trees, and most probably meet some fellow hikers along this popular trekking route. With a few choices of routes to take, and options to do it in one day or spend more nights camping or in tents or lodges in the area, this Refugio Frey hike is one to experience. Families and most fitness levels are welcome!

Overlooking Patagonia's gorgeous Lake District, Cerro Campanario stands more than 1,000m above the town of Bariloche in the south of Argentina. Surrounded by lush forests, unspoiled lakes, majestic mountains, and stunning vistas, Cerro Campanario is famous for its amazing mountaintop views. From the snow-capped Andes to Lake Nahuel Huapi, enjoy 360-degree panoramic views stretching for miles as you stand on top of the world. Whether you choose to explore on foot or soar to the top on the chairlift, there's no better place to experience the views of northern Patagonia than Cerro Campanario.

Rising from the ground to a staggering height of 3,359m, Mount Fitz Roy is one of the most formidable peaks to conquer in the world. The mountain sits in Los Glaciares National Park in Argentinian Patagonia and is iconic in shape with sheer jagged edges and no discernable walking path. In brief, Fitz Roy is no easy climb. With only an average of one person making it to the top of this mountain each year, the eight-day expedition to its summit is not hugely popular — or easy. Yet many people travel to the vicinity to trek one of the several routes on or around the mountain.