Lago Gutierrez

One of the most stunning and tranquil lakes in the Patagonian city of Bariloche is undoubtedly Gutierrez Lake. With its stunning mountain vistas and crystal clear water, this location is ideal for relaxing and soaking up some sun.

You may take a quick day trip from the base of the Cerro Catedral Alta ski center down to the northern side of Gutiérrez Lake if you're in the area during the transitional period between the skiing and trekking seasons. The tranquil pebble beach at this lake's end is a nice location for a picnic stop. You can also carry on walking along the lake's shore, which takes you into a forest and to Cascada de los Duendes' soothing waterfalls.

Although there are public beaches on the lake (where you can also rent kayaks), they may get rather crowded during the peak season, so instead, set up camp in a quiet area. Considering how large this lake is, this is not a tough task.

The Cascada de los Duendes waterfall and the Gutierrez Lake vantage point are additional attractions close to the lake (both require some easy hiking). Around the lake, there are roughly five campsites and a ton of nice cottages where you can spend the night.

Country: Argentina