Top Things to do in Patagonia
Top Hotels in Patagonia
- 1. Hilton Garden Inn Neuquen
- 2. Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa
- 3. Hampton by Hilton Bariloche
- 4. Hotel Tirol Bariloche
- 5. Peninsula Petit Hotel
- 6. Hotel Antu Kuyen Bariloche
- 7. Lirolay Suites
- 8. Arelauquen Lodge, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, San Carlos de Bariloche
- 9. Hotel Cristal
- 10. Aguila Mora Suites & Spa
10 Nature & Wildlife Areas in Patagonia That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Patagonia, Argentina including Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi, Laguna Torre, Cabalgatas del Tero, Punta Tombo, Cerros Negro & Monje Trail, Peninsula Valdes, La Leona Petrified Forest, Sendero al Mirador Bandurrias, Estancia 25 de Mayo, La Loberia - Punta Bermeja.
Restaurants in Patagonia
1. Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,144 reviews
Reviewed By pshurd
This area is amazing. Well worth a trip to visit for several days. We were on a group trip & spent 4 nights. We could have easily stayed a full week & not seen it all. Incredible scenery. Hiking is great.
2. Laguna Torre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,515 reviews
Reviewed By watergirls2 - Cardiff-by-the-Sea, United States
Beautiful scenery, the hike was relatively easy to moderate. Recommend this hike if you are in El Chaltan for a few days. Mount Fitz Roy hike was our favorite! As others have said, the weather is unpredictable and you may start out with sunny weather and by the time you get to the Laguna Torre or other destinations it can be clouded over. We were lucky with abnormally warm weather and mostly clear good weather; however, if you can plan to spend some time at Laguna Torre or Fitz Roy since the weather changes so quickly you will likely be rewarded with clear views at some point during the day!
3. Cabalgatas del Tero
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Salidas para ver Villa La Angostura desde los lugares mas privilegiados.Las cabalgatas se realizan en territorio del Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi (PNNH), por lo que cabalgaremos, no sólo por la montaña, sino por tierras de un Parque Nacional, en una zona de extrema belleza donde habitan distintas especies de flora y fauna en su estado natural.
4. Punta Tombo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,213 reviews
Reviewed By erinecosta - Wilmington, United States
We decided last minute to make the trip from Buenos Aries when I saw images of these guys online. Although a bit of a hike to get down here, it was totally worth it! Spend a few hours just enjoying the beautiful weather and observing the penguins in their habitat. They aren’t afraid of people and will often walk right by you on the walking trails, so cute!
5. Cerros Negro & Monje Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By Naturaldog - New Haven, United States
~3700 feet (~1100 meters) of net vertical ascent. ~22 km round trip.Lots of volcanic sand/ash and loose rocks on the trail. Footing is not very good in a number of places, especially near the top. Trail is poorly marked in a number of places. A very good idea to have the Maps.me gps app installed on your cellphone. The trail is noted on map.me, which was very helpful to me when I got lost (despite perfect weather), which I did, 4 or 5 times. 2 hours 20 mins for me to ascend, including 2-3 stops to empty volcanic ash from low-cut hiking sneakers. The descent took about 3 hours, mainly because I lost the trail 3-4 times. Best to wear shoes that come up above the ankles to keep sand/ash and small rocks out. This is NOT a hike to do in marginal or bad weather. You will lose the trail, almost certainly. Others have written that the water near the top is drinkable. I would not advise this. Grazing animals, and evidence thereof, is everywhere. Best to bring your own water. I brought 3 liters on a cool day (22 C max), and I ran out of water with an hour still to go to get back to the car. This peak is known for very high winds that can come up suddenly. Be prepared. Enjoy! Not to be missed if the weather cooperates. Great views, solitude, majesty. Just wear the right shoes and bring plenty of water!
6. Peninsula Valdes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,278 reviews
Reviewed By IcyPlayz - Silver Spring, United States
We had a great tour guide with animal bones and other examples.We saw whales, sea lions, guanacos, sea elephants, mara, and sheep. We used Bottazzi tours. Since we were 5 people, we were given our own vehicle and guide. The boat ride was amazing. We saw many whales in groups since it is mating season. Unforgettable!
7. La Leona Petrified Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Reviewed By cougfanz - Montevideo, Uruguay
This place is not highly promoted by the tours in town, but definitely not to be missed. The terrain is unreal with a landscape unlike any we've seen. Our guide was amazing as she shared the history and culture of the area. Yes...there are REAL dinosaur bones and fossils you can actually pick up and hold there. The hike is not as strenuous as it would seem. Don't miss this place!
8. Sendero al Mirador Bandurrias
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,011 reviews
Reviewed By Europamonkey - London, United Kingdom
This is a fairly easy walk up to a great viewpoint above Lake Lácar. It is clearly signposted from the end of the lakeside beach in the town, and starts incongruously beside the sewage works. It is uphill, but is fairly easy to follow the well trodden path. Other pathways lead off but stick to the main track, signposted at one point to La Islita. Almost at the top, there is a kiosk run by the local community, at which a 15 peso per person charge is levied to go on through their private land to the viewpoint. They also sell refreshments. Good walking footwear is recommended, as much for the way down as going up. The views at the top are fantastic, and well worth the calorie burning trek up. The path continues from the kiosk down to the beach...but what goes down must come back up.
9. Estancia 25 de Mayo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 296 reviews
Estancia 25 de Mayo cuenta con 17.000 hectáreas de campo, y su antiguo casco queda ubicado a pasos del centro de El Calafate, un lugar ideal donde poder descansar y disfrutar del paisaje al pie del Cerro Calafate, respirando el más puro aire patagónico. Una propuesta para descubrir el costado rural del destino en esta gran estancia pionera.
Reviewed By 419trishap - Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
I wasnt too sure about booking this tour however so glad I did. The Estancia was very beautiful . Got to know a lot about the everyday routine at the farm. Also tasted some good coffee made by dunking a smokey charcoal, mulled wine and snacks before the big fiesta we had for dinner. Dinner was delicious and much more impressive then expected. Alcoholic beverages are extra however very reasonably priced. I had a fund evening and would recommend this tour for everyone.
10. La Loberia - Punta Bermeja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
