The 7 Lakes Route in the south of the country combines some of Argentina's most beautiful natural sights with tranquil lakes, snow-capped volcanoes, ancient forests and pristine national parks.

With the Lanín and Nahuel Huapi National Parks, the nearly 200-kilometer Ruta 231 leads through beautiful lakescapes, pristine forests and snow-capped volcanic peaks.

The Ruta de Los Siete Lagos, contrary to its name, passes not only 7 but about 40 lakes, but it was named after the 7 largest and most important ones.

From north to south, these are Lácar, Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso and Espejo.

Branches from the main route also lead to the lakes Meliquina, Hermoso, Traful and Espejo Chico.

The dreamlike route is one of our top 10 sights of Argentina.

Bariloche

San Carlos de Bariloche is a city in the province of Río Negro, Argentina, situated on the foothills of the Andes, surrounded by lakes (Nahuel Huapi, Gutiérrez Lake, Moreno Lake and Mascardi Lake) and mountains (Tronador, Cerro Catedral, Cerro López).

Arguably the most visited city in Argentinian Patagonia, it is famous for skiing and is great for sightseeing, water sports, trekking and climbing.

Despite being an undeniable tourist magnet, Bariloche is set amidst incredible landscapes which should not be missed by nature-loving travelers.

Another claim to fame is its Swiss-like atmosphere and its chocolate boutiques and breweries, and look for the St Bernard dogs on display for tourists.

An alpine hub in Argentina's Lake District, Bariloche is considered one of the most scenic spots in the country offering a plethora of year-round activities.

Starting in Buenos Aires, you'll fly to the Andean foothills on the shores of Nahuel Huapi Lake for a series of treks, history tours, and kayaking excursions while enjoying the town's numerous restaurants and chocolate shops.