THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTE IN PATAGONIA! 🇦🇷🚍 Driving the SEVEN LAKES in ARGENTINA's LAKE DISTRICT 🚐🏞️

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Today we're taking you on a tour of the Seven Lakes in Argentina's Lake District! Many consider it to be the most beautiful route in all of Patagonia! The Route of the Seven Lakes is a section of highway along Route 40 between the towns of San Martin de los Andes and Villa La Angostura. It crosses two national parks, Lanín and Nahuel Huapi, and along the way, you get to witness vast forests, snowcapped mountains, and of course, the seven lakes! It’s a full day excursion and aside from the lakes, we also made stops at scenic lookouts, a waterfall, and the town of Villa La Angostura where we had some free time to explore, but more on that later.

The fog started to lift about mid-morning and we were finally able to see the mountain ranges and forest all around us. As we drove along route 40, our guide shared some fun facts about the places we were visiting, and also made sure to teach us about the local flora and fauna. We also had plenty of time to snap photos at each stop.

Our next stop was at a guesthouse and camping spot, which is located on the shores of Correntoso Lake. Here we encountered a little farm with ducks, geese, cats, and dogs - I was more than happy!

They also had coffee and salty doughnuts for sale, so I got a little mid-morning snack.

Lake Espejo really lives up to its name with its mirror-like waters. This was the calmest of the lakes we visited that day, and we could see the clouds, trees and mountains all reflected in the water. It was a thing of beauty!

We then drove to the town of Villa La Angostura, where we had been a few days prior, this time making a stop in Puerto Manzano. We had some free time to walk around the port and snap some photos. This location is slightly outside of the town and not as easy to reach on foot, but it has lots of hotel, cottages and beautiful beaches, so I’m glad we got to see it.

We also had free time to visit the two bays: Bahia Mansa and Bahia Brava, and then it was finally lunchtime! We certainly could have tried a new restaurant, but if you’ve been following our videos, you know that we became slightly obsessed with the food at El Esquiador during our stay in this town. I think this was our fifth time eating there in the span of a week!

Suffice it to say, it was delicious! But you already knew that.

After lunch, we met up with the rest of the group and started the drive back to San Martin de los Andes. You guys know me, of course, I instantly fell asleep the minute I got on the bus, so here are some beautiful landscapes that Sam filmed along the way. By the time I woke up, we were arriving at our seventh lake and final stop of the day.

🚐 Ultimate Road Trip: Exploring the 7 Lakes Route in Patagonia, Argentina | Full-Day Scenic Drive, Waterfalls, Wildlife & Foodie Stops!

🌅 Early Morning Departure: Braving the Elements in Patagonia

We kicked off the day bright and early in San Martín de los Andes, bundled up to face the chilly Patagonian morning. With a 15-20 degree difference between night and day, you could see your breath in the crisp air! The excitement was real as we waited for our bus to arrive for a full-day tour along the legendary Road of the 7 Lakes—one of Argentina’s most beautiful and iconic drives.

🚍 Scenic Route: Through Two National Parks & Seven Stunning Lakes

The famous Route of the 7 Lakes stretches 107 kilometers between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura, weaving through two majestic national parks: Lanín and Nahuel Huapi. This drive is celebrated for its dazzling scenery—think vast forests, snow-capped mountains, and a string of postcard-perfect lakes.

Key Highlights Along the Way:

Cascada Vuliñanco: Our first official stop was this picturesque waterfall. The Patagonian weather played its part: we drove through dense clouds and fog, only to have the sun reappear at the falls for some truly atmospheric scenery.

Lake Falkner: Known for its tranquil vibe and scenic beaches, Lake Falkner is named after Thomas Falkner, a Jesuit missionary and explorer. The peaceful reed-fringed shores were a photographer’s dream.

Lago Escondido (Hidden Lake): The smallest lake on the tour, surrounded by lush native trees. Fun fact: the greenish color is due to the dense tree reflections, and it’s home to the world’s smallest deer, the pudú pudú.

Lago Correntoso: This guesthouse stop was a highlight, complete with a mini-farm (ducks, geese, cats, dogs), hot coffee, and a local treat—salty torta frita, or fried cake. Perfect for warming cold hands!

🏞️ Mirrored Waters & Mountain Reflections

Lago Espejo (Mirror Lake): As the name suggests, this was the calmest lake of the day, providing stunning mirror-like reflections of clouds, trees, and distant peaks. A must-see and arguably the most photogenic stop!

Lago Nahuel Huapi: The final lake before entering Villa La Angostura, surrounded by forested slopes and dramatic mountains.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROUTE IN PATAGONIA! 🇦🇷 Driving the SEVEN LAKES in ARGENTINA's LAKE DISTRICT: