Hostels and cheap stays in Villa La Angostura: where to sleep, how to get there and what to do
Villa La Angostura is a forest town on Lake Nahuel Huapi, about 82 km from Bariloche, with some 15,500 residents. For backpackers it's the quiet stop in northern Patagonia: from here you walk or cycle to the Arrayanes Forest, climb to viewpoints and waterfalls on municipal trails, and the Seven Lakes Route to San Martín de los Andes begins. There is only one real hostel, so it pays to mix hostel, B&B, inns and 2★ hotels.
🛏️Dorm bedfrom ≈ US$ 34 a night
✈️AirportNone: Bariloche (BRC), ≈ 82 km away; Chapelco (CPC), ≈ 129 km away
🚌Bus stationTopa Topa 2/60, in El Cruce (the town centre)
🗺️To Bariloche83 km · ≈ 1 h 19 by bus, up to 13 a day
🇨🇱To ChileCardenal Samoré Pass, ≈ 42 km from town
🌧️Climatevery wet: June averages 362 mm of rain
🛏️Hostelsonly 1 hostel in town; the rest are B&Bs, inns and 2★ hotels
Ruta junto al lago entre bosques y montañas
Atardecer en una bahía de Villa La Angostura
How to get to Villa La Angostura
✈️ Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (Bariloche) BRC
≈ 82 km from Villa La Angostura · ≈ 1 h 10 to 1 h 20 by car
Getting to the centre and your accommodation
AeroAngostura bus, direct from the airport to town: ≈ 1 h 30, up to 4 departures a day, ≈ US$ 19. Times are adjusted to the flights and change with the season: confirm them with the company.
A cheaper alternative if you reach Bariloche overland: a bus from the Bariloche bus station, with Vía TAC, AeroAngostura and Albus, ≈ 1 h 19 and from ≈ US$ 8-9.
From the airport to the Bariloche bus station there's Mi Bus line 72 (11 departures a day); from there you continue by bus to Villa La Angostura.
Direct flights
Aerolíneas Argentinas from Aeroparque, Córdoba, Mendoza, Rosario, Salta, Tucumán and Viedma; JetSMART from Aeroparque, Ezeiza, Córdoba and Mendoza. Sky Airline flies to Santiago de Chile and in winter there are flights from Brazil.
✈️ Chapelco Airport – Aviador Carlos Campos CPC
≈ 129 km by road from Villa La Angostura · ≈ 3 h by car
Getting to the centre and your accommodation
There's no direct bus from the airport to town: you have to go to San Martín de los Andes and from there take Albus or Vía TAC, 1 departure a day each, ≈ 2 h 15, ≈ US$ 12-20.
With only one bus a day, it's best to spend a night in San Martín de los Andes.
Direct flights
Aerolíneas Argentinas, JetSMART and American Jet (only from Neuquén). There are no direct flights to Chapelco from Chile or Brazil.
🚌 Villa La Angostura Bus Station
📍 Topa Topa 2/60 (El Cruce)
🛏️ 0.37 to ≈ 4.5 km from the accommodation (in a straight line)
It's in El Cruce, right next to the tourist information offices and the ACA. El Valle, Vía TAC, Crucero del Norte, AeroAngostura, Albus and Vía Bariloche operate here. The Banco Provincia del Neuquén is ≈ 150 m away, at Av. Nahuel Huapi 70.
Durations and frequencies come from ticket search sites: confirm them at the ticket office. To Buenos Aires you connect in Bariloche: from there it's 21-25 h by bus, plus the hour and a half to Bariloche.
Map of Villa La Angostura: bus station, places to stay and sights
The places to stay in this guide, the bus station, the airport and the things to see, all on one map. Tap a point to see its name.
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Places to stayBus stationSights
Off the map (straight-line distance): Aeropuerto Internacional Teniente Luis Candelaria, Bariloche (BRC) (≈ 61 km); Aeropuerto Chapelco - Aviador Carlos Campos (CPC) (≈ 88 km); Terminal de Ómnibus de San Martín de los Andes (≈ 71 km).
Distances from the centre
Place
Distance
Time
How
Arrayanes Forest (trail)
11 km of trail (one way)
≈ 3 h on foot · 2 h by bike
from the Quetrihué isthmus, ≈ 2.5 km from the bus station; or by catamaran from Bahía Brava
Belvedere viewpoint and Inacayal Waterfall
3.2 km to the start of the trail
3 h round trip
by car or on foot to the start, along Av. Cacique Antriao
Última Esperanza Arm
2.5 km along RN 231
1 h 30 round trip
by car to the start of the walk
Lago Espejo and the Camino Viejo trail
≈ 11-12 km
3 h round trip (Camino Viejo)
city bus, summer only
Cardenal Samoré Pass (Chile)
≈ 42 km
≈ 43 min by car
by car or by bus to Osorno or Puerto Montt
Bariloche
83 km
≈ 1 h 19
by bus or by car
San Martín de los Andes
107 km
≈ 2 h by car · 2 h 15 by bus
along the Seven Lakes Route (RN 40)
Getting around Villa La Angostura
The centre (El Cruce) is walkable: the bus station, the information offices, the bank and the supermarkets are all less than 0.6 km from each other.
Outside the centre distances are 2 to 7 km and you need a bike, a car or the city bus, which runs all year to Lago Correntoso, Puerto de la Villa and Puerto Manzano, in summer to Lago Espejo and in winter to Cerro Bayo.
Bikes can be rented in town: roughly ≈ US$ 19 for a full day and ≈ US$ 10 for a half day, with helmet and lock. Hostel La Angostura also rents bicycles.
On the trail to the Arrayanes Forest, the first 2 km are done pushing your bike by hand and a helmet is mandatory.
To buy food there are «Todo» supermarkets at Av. Arrayanes 251 and at Av. Siete Lagos 731.
The accommodation in the west and north is 15-25 minutes on foot from the centre; Alehue is ≈ 4.5 km away, and its guests recommend going with your own vehicle.
The 3 best areas to stay in Villa La Angostura
1Centre: El Cruce To get around without a car
🚌 0.37 to 0.5 km from the bus station
Hostel La Angostura and La Roca de la Patagonia are here. The bus station, tourist information, bank and supermarkets are a few blocks away, and the buses to Bariloche leave from here. Puerto de la Villa, where you board for the Arrayanes, is 3 km away, and the trail to the Belvedere is 3.2 km away. Cons: there's no lake view, and reviews of another accommodation in El Cruce mention night noise from the clubs and the avenues.
2West and north: Av. Siete Lagos, Quetrihué and Bandurrias Quiet and with a garden
🚌 ≈ 1.1 to 4.5 km from the bus station
Paso Puyehue, Pichi Rincón and Dodo House are in residential neighbourhoods with a park or garden, between 1.1 and 1.75 km from the bus station. Alehue is further north, in Bandurrias, ≈ 4.5 km away and about 10 minutes by car from the centre. They're good for sleeping in silence. Cons: with a backpack, the bus station is 15-25 minutes on foot and there are fewer restaurants nearby.
3On the lake: La Villa and Bahía Mansa To see the lake
🚌 ≈ 2.4 km from the bus station
Hotel Angostura faces Bahía Mansa, with its own pier and beach, and is ≈ 0.5 km from the Bahía Brava pier, where the catamarans to the Arrayanes Forest leave. Puerto de la Villa has a city bus all year. Cons: it's the area furthest from the centre and the bus station, so you depend on the city bus, a bike or a car to get around.
The 7 recommended places to stay in Villa La Angostura
There's only one hostel in Villa La Angostura, so this guide also gathers the most affordable places with good reviews: B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and 2★ hotels. The reference price is for a double room or, at the hostel, a bed.
Hostel La Angostura
9.1 · 588 reviews
Barbagelata 157 · a few blocks from the bus station
🏷️ Hostel🚌 ≈ 0.37 km from the bus station (7 min on foot)Mixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfast includedKitchenParking
Shared dorm
Common room
Exterior
It's the only hostel with dorms in town, in a cabin-style house with a garden. It has mixed shared dorms with 4, 5 and 6 beds and a shared bathroom, doubles with a private bathroom and a 2-bedroom apartment. It includes breakfast and a shared kitchen, and adds lockers, pool, table tennis, bikes for rent and a living room with a fireplace.
Close to the bus station and the centre
Very warm staff (9.4)
WiFi weaker than the rest (8.1)
Heating a bit high, according to one guest
How much a night costs, month by month
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A bed costs around US$ 34 a night. The private room, from US$ 84 to US$ 167. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
I loved feeling like I was in a house with several siblings. The welcome, the atmosphere, the cleanliness, the breakfast, the location, close to everything. I liked it a lot! And I super recommend it.
Ester · Brazil · Oct 2026
10Excellent location, great price
Excellent location. Great price. The hostesses are so kind.
Mainor · Costa Rica · Sep 2026
10The spirit of La Angostura in a hostel
Very warm, quiet and pleasant. The decor and the place, a bit rustic classic but well kept. The staff are excellent, from the very first moment they make you feel good.
Jovi · Argentina · Jul 2026
10I stayed longer than planned
The beds super comfortable, the shower water very hot and plentiful. The staff, a sweetheart: they help you with everything. The breakfast is full and you can have seconds. The location is excellent, two blocks from the bus station. I stayed a few days longer than planned.
Giuliana · Argentina · Apr 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 588.
Dodo House Bed & Breakfast
9.4 · 217 reviews
Río Huemul 77 · residential neighbourhood with a garden
🏷️ B&B🚌 ≈ 1.75 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedGardenParking
Private room
Breakfast room
Exterior
A B&B in a house with a garden, about 2 km from the centre. It offers double rooms, with a private or shared bathroom, and breakfast included. It has a fireplace, a sun terrace and 24-hour reception. Guests highlight the host, the decor and the quiet of the neighbourhood; one guest points out that it's somewhat far from the centre and the lake, and that it's best to come by car.
Very attentive host
Well-kept garden and quiet
Basic breakfast, according to guests
Far from the centre: better with a car
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The private room, from US$ 46 to US$ 91. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
Wonderful place, warm, with very tasteful details. Highly recommended.
Vanesa · Argentina · Sep 2026
10Highly recommended
We loved the place. The garden looks like something out of a fairy tale. Hernán's service is excellent. We'd come back without a doubt.
Gonzalo · Argentina · May 2026
10Comfortable and enjoyable
The warmth of the place, the lovely decor and atmosphere, the comfort, the quiet of the neighbourhood, the kindness of the host. In the room you could hear quite a lot of what happened in other parts of the inn.
Oriana · Argentina · Apr 2026
10Beautiful place, a bit far from the centre
A beautiful house in a spectacular setting, surrounded by a wonderful garden. Hernán is an excellent host. Very basic breakfast. Relatively far from the centre and the lake. Convenient for people with their own vehicle.
Alberto · Uruguay · Dec 2025
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 217.
La Roca de la Patagonia
8.2 · 187 reviews
Boulevard Pascotto 155 · two blocks from the main street
🏷️ 2★ hotel🚌 ≈ 0.5 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedParkingGarden
Private room
Breakfast room
Exterior
A small hotel with 10 units, over 18 years in operation, right in the centre. The rooms, doubles and triples, have a private bathroom and a safe. Breakfast is continental or gluten-free, and the common room has sofas, books and a view of the mountains. They let you leave your luggage when you check out and use the dining room while you wait for the bus.
Two blocks from the main street
Common room with a mountain view
Simpler facilities (7.8)
Pillows could be better, according to one guest
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The private room, from US$ 50 to US$ 99. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
Beautiful decor. The common space is great, cosy and has everything to be calm and comfortable. Excellent location and the staff 10/10. Exquisite breakfast. I would only improve the pillows in the bedrooms.
Maria · Chile · Sep 2026
9Excellent location, good price
Excellent location, good price and tasty breakfast, good service.
Diego · Argentina · Aug 2026
10Hotel with good value for money
The accommodation is very comfortable, it has a very chill common area, with sofas, books and a beautiful view. An excellent space to relax. It's very well located in the centre, two blocks from the main street.
Karina · Uruguay · Jun 2026
10Central but quiet
The location, central but quiet. The staff very friendly. The room very comfortable. Breakfast with touches like homemade bread, two kinds of jam. And when I checked out of the room I was able to leave my luggage and use the dining room again while I waited for the bus time.
Viviana · Argentina · Nov 2025
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 187.
Paso Puyehue
9.6 · 135 reviews
Ñorquín 854 · 8 blocks from the centre
🏷️ Lodge🚌 ≈ 1.1 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedGardenParking
Private room
Common room
Exterior
A 2★ B&B listed as a lodge, run by its owners. It has double, triple and quadruple rooms with a private bathroom, a common room and a garden. Breakfast is continental or gluten-free and homemade meals are available on request. Towels and bed linen are offered for an extra charge. It has the best score on the list: 9.6.
A host who advises and looks after you
Very clean and comfortable (9.7)
Breakfast without fruit, according to one guest
Slightly less central (location 8.9)
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The private room, from US$ 50 to US$ 75. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
Spacious room, spotless bathroom and a very special host, kind and attentive to help us with everything.
Heidy · Colombia · Sep 2026
10A host that's hard to find
Everything was spectacular. But something to highlight above all was Pablo's great attention to every detail, a host that's hard to find.
José · Uruguay · Apr 2026
10I'd come back for more days
Excellent value for money. Pablo treats you very well, he advises you during your stay. Tasty breakfast, really hot shower, comfortable bed and a TV in the room.
Martinez · Argentina · Mar 2026
9Comfortable, pleasant and quiet
Excellent location if you go by car and want to explore, and not too far from the centre if you want to walk. A quiet place to rest. Pablo, a great host, always kind and ready to guide you and give tips. At breakfast I missed some fruit; the rest, impeccable.
Gonzalo · Chile · Mar 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 135.
Hotel Angostura
8.4 · 763 reviews
Boulevard Nahuel Huapi 1911 · facing Bahía Mansa
🏷️ 2★ hotel🚌 ≈ 2.4 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedRestaurantBungalowsParking
Private room
Common room
Exterior
A historic hotel from 1938, the work of the architect Alejandro Bustillo, facing the lake, with its own pier and beach. It has 20 rooms, with a lake or garden view, and 3 bungalows for up to 6 people, with a kitchen. It includes a buffet breakfast and has a restaurant with a view. It's rustic and quiet: one guest doesn't recommend it for travelling with kids.
Facing the lake, with a pier and beach
Period Patagonian hotel, very warm
Weak WiFi according to guests (7.4)
Wooden floors that creak
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The private room, from US$ 58 to US$ 74. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
The location and the service, 10/10. Excellent everything, super attentive service (the girls at reception are sweethearts), very good breakfast, the hotel very cosy and homely (it dates from the 30s, it's all wood, very nice) and the place is gorgeous, with direct access to Bahía Mansa.
Fragelli · Argentina · Oct 2026
10One of the nicest places in the village
One of the nicest places we've stayed in the village. It's rustic but nothing is missing. The dining room has a lovely view and the service is excellent.
Dolores · Argentina · Sep 2026
8Just what you need at a fair price
It's very good for the price of the room with breakfast, very good heating for the cold days, the location with the lake right there is unbeatable, the warmth of the typical Argentine mountain hotel. Check-out is too early, at 10.
Sebastian · Chile · Sep 2026
10I'd come back every time
The staff super friendly, the view unbeatable and quite an affordable price. The bed was a bit hard and it was two single beds pushed together.
Carlos · Argentina · Aug 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 763.
ALEHUE Casa de Montaña
9.5 · 259 reviews
Pindas y Camino del Cóndor · Bandurrias, north of town
🏷️ Guesthouse🚌 ≈ 4.5 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedParkingBarbecue grillAdults only (18+)
Private room
Terrace
Exterior
A mountain guesthouse in the forest, with a lake view and about 10 minutes by car from the centre. The rooms are doubles, with a private bathroom, minibar, kettle, toaster and microwave. The continental breakfast is the most praised thing, with homemade cakes and jams. It's adults only and has no shared kitchen.
Lake views and forest setting
Much-praised homemade breakfast
Remote: best with a car
Adults only
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep
The private room, from US$ 65 to US$ 90. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
Honestly, everything: the rooms very pretty, the setting beautiful, the breakfast spectacular and Ana's willingness and kindness. A very good experience, totally recommended, we'd absolutely come back.
Emilia · Chile · May 2026
10Quiet stay in the mountains
Excellent breakfast, room, view and experience.
José · Argentina · May 2026
10The best place in Angostura
Ana, a tremendous host, attentive, advised us very well on food and routes. Unique breakfasts, with homemade cakes and jams, tasteful decor, well heated and best of all, incredible views.
Yamil · Argentina · Apr 2026
10A very quiet place
Everything very nice, Ana is a great host, excellent breakfast and service. The view is beautiful, a very quiet place. One suggestion: come by car.
Raul · Argentina · Mar 2026
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 259.
Hosteria Pichi Rincon
8.6 · 111 reviews
Río Codihue 86 · Av. Siete Lagos and Boulevard Quetrihué
🏷️ 2★ inn🚌 ≈ 1.7 km from the bus stationPrivate roomsBreakfast includedPoolBarbecue grillParking
Private room
Swimming pool
Exterior
A wooden inn on 5,800 m² of park with coihues and cypresses, with a seasonal outdoor pool. It has double, triple, quadruple and family rooms, all with a private bathroom. It includes a buffet breakfast, shared grills and two lounges with a wood fireplace. You can use the fridge to store food or drinks.
Big park and pool
Attentive staff (9.3)
Weak WiFi according to guests (6.9)
Being wooden, you hear everything
How much a night costs, month by month
Private room · 2 people
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The private room costs around US$ 68. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the place opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.
Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 06/10/2026.
The location, the facilities, the staff's friendliness. The stay itself. It was useful to be able to use the fridge to store food or drinks. One suggestion: that breakfast offer fruit.
Danielg66 · Argentina · Jan 2026
10The peace and safety of the place
The peace and safety of the place, the reception very attentive and kind. I'd come back without a doubt: it's a very noble place to get to know and, if you want to disconnect, it's the ideal one. Everything rustic and a harmony you can feel.
Prospitti · Argentina · Aug 2025
8Everything as advertised
The setting, the facilities (pool, park, grills) and the access to the grounds from the road. The staff very attentive and the breakfasts hearty. Being made of wood, you can hear quite a lot of what happens upstairs and in the neighbouring rooms.
Martin · Argentina · Feb 2025
10Beautiful house with a big garden
A beautiful house with a big garden that invite you to rest and relax. Very kind staff.
Katrin · Chile · Dec 2024
Real reviews from verified guests, translated from the original language. A selection of 4 out of 111.
Backpacker tips for Villa La Angostura
1Register before you hike
Trekking registration is mandatory and free: you do it at the information office or at nahuelhuapi.gov.ar before heading out on the trails.
2Buy the return catamaran ticket first
If you walk to the Arrayanes Forest, buy the return catamaran ticket before you start walking: that way you don't depend on walking back the 11 km.
3Check the forest's hours
From 1 November to Holy Week you enter on foot until 2 PM and leave by 6 PM; from Holy Week to 31 October, entry on foot is until 11 AM and you can stay until 3 PM. By bike, the latest entry is 12 noon in winter and 3 PM in summer.
4Cook at the hostel
Only Hostel La Angostura has a shared kitchen; Hostería Pichi Rincón offers shared grills and the Hotel Angostura bungalows have a kitchen. The «Todo» supermarkets are at Av. Arrayanes 251 and Av. Siete Lagos 731.
5Always bring a raincoat
Villa La Angostura is one of the wettest places in the country: June averages 362 mm of rain and July 250 mm, and even in January about 64 mm falls.
6Bring pesos with you
It's best to arrive with pesos in your pocket, for example withdrawn in Bariloche. In town there's a branch of the Banco Provincia del Neuquén at Av. Nahuel Huapi 70, ≈ 150 m from the bus station.
7Crossing into Chile: check the schedule
The Cardenal Samoré pass changes its hours: check them on the day you travel. Bring a valid DNI or passport; minors, with both parents or with notarised authorisation. The buses wait at customs and the time to Osorno varies between 2 h 16 and 3 h 35.
8Route 40 in winter
In 2026 the RN 40 Seven Lakes road had closures because of snowfall and weather alerts, and required chains. Don't travel at night and check with Vialidad Nacional the same day.
Things to do in Villa La Angostura (and how to get there on your own)
Arrayanes Forest
An 11 km trail from the Quetrihué isthmus, medium difficulty: ≈ 3 h on foot one way or 2 h by bike. Many people walk in and return by catamaran. You have to register and respect the entry hours.
Distance
11 km of trail
How to get there
On foot or by bike from the isthmus, or by catamaran from Bahía Brava
A 3 h round-trip trail: 1 h to the viewpoint, 30 min to the waterfall and 1 h 30 back to the car park. There is almost no signage: bring water.
Distance
3.2 km to the start
How to get there
By car or on foot to the start, along Av. Cacique Antriao
Entry
Free (at some times of year the Mapuche community charges an entry fee)
Laguna Verde (Selva Triste)
An interpretive circuit of walkways through humid forest. It starts behind the Capilla de la Asunción, on Av. Nahuel Huapi, near the port. Swimming isn't allowed.
Distance
≈ 3 km
How to get there
On foot from El Cruce
Puerto Manzano and its shore
Beaches and short trails along the lake. The trail to Cerro O'Connor also starts here, high difficulty and 6-8 h round trip.
Distance
7 km
How to get there
City bus all year
Entry
Free (the beaches)
Lago Espejo and the Camino Viejo trail
The Camino Viejo links the Lago Espejo beach with the Correntoso footbridge: 3 h round trip, low difficulty. The trail to Lago Espejo from Bahía Guardaparque takes 1 h.
Distance
≈ 11-12 km
How to get there
City bus, summer only
Seven Lakes Route
It's 107 km of paved road to San Martín de los Andes, passing lakes Espejo, Correntoso, Escondido, Villarino, Falkner and Machónico. By bus it's a single trip a day per company.
Distance
107 km
How to get there
Albus or Vía TAC bus (2 h 15) or by car
Entry
Bus ≈ US$ 12-20
Cerro Bayo
A ski resort with its base 9-10 km from the centre. It's expensive for a backpacker: equipment rental costs ≈ US$ 38-79 a day, on top of the pass. It only operates with snow and the pass is bought online.
Distance
9-10 km
How to get there
City bus in winter
Entry
Day pass ≈ US$ 72-88 (2026)
Última Esperanza Arm
A family walk of 1 h 30 round trip, medium to low difficulty, along the RN 231 towards Chile.
Distance
2.5 km along the RN 231
How to get there
By car to the start of the walk
Entry
Free
Tours you can book online
Almost everything can be done on your own: the Arrayanes Forest, the viewpoints and the Seven Lakes Route start right from town. For the catamaran or a guided outing, below you'll find excursions to reserve.
Weather and seasons in Villa La Angostura
The high seasons are January and February, the driest and mildest months, and July, with skiing at Cerro Bayo: reserve ahead. December, March, August and September are mid season, with good weather and fewer people. April to June and October and November are low season, with lots of rain and the Arrayanes Forest on short hours, but it's usually the cheapest.
max. / min. °CHigh seasonShoulder seasonLow season💧 rain (mm)
Average temperatures and rainfall according to Wikipedia, 1993-2004 period.
Plan the rest of your trip
Villa La Angostura has no airport: you come in through Bariloche (BRC), ≈ 82 km away, with the AeroAngostura bus direct from the airport (≈ 1 h 30, ≈ US$ 19) or with buses from the Bariloche bus station (up to 13 a day, from ≈ US$ 8-9). Chapelco (CPC) is ≈ 129 km away and requires passing through San Martín de los Andes. By bus, there are departures to San Martín along the Seven Lakes and to Osorno and Puerto Montt, in Chile, through the Cardenal Samoré pass. By car, it's 83 km from Bariloche and 107 km to San Martín de los Andes.
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🚐 BRC airport → Villa La Angostura (AeroAngostura bus)≈ 1 h 30🚐 Bariloche → Villa La Angostura (by car)≈ 1 h 19🚐 Villa La Angostura → Cardenal Samoré pass (by car)≈ 43 min
How do I get from Bariloche airport to Villa La Angostura?
The most direct way is the AeroAngostura bus, which leaves from the airport: ≈ 1 h 30 and ≈ US$ 19. Times are adjusted to the flights and change with the season, so confirm them with the company. The cheapest option is to go to the Bariloche bus station and take a regular bus (≈ 1 h 19, from ≈ US$ 8-9).
Are there real hostels or only inns and hotels?
There is only one hostel: Hostel La Angostura, with shared dorms of 4, 5 and 6 beds, a kitchen and breakfast. The other cheap options are private rooms in B&Bs, guesthouses, inns and 2★ hotels, with very good reviews and breakfast included in all of them.
How do I get to the Arrayanes Forest without hiring a tour?
On foot or by bike from the Quetrihué isthmus, ≈ 2.5 km from the bus station: it's 11 km, ≈ 3 h on foot or 2 h by bike. You have to register (it's free). Since 1 June 2026 the entry costs ≈ US$ 23 for foreigners and ≈ US$ 10 for Argentines. The catamaran round trip runs ≈ US$ 49.
Can I take the bus to San Martín de los Andes along the Seven Lakes?
Yes: Albus and Vía TAC run the route, with one departure a day each. It's 107 km and ≈ 2 h 15, for ≈ US$ 12-20. In winter the RN 40 can close because of snow or landslides and require chains: check with Vialidad Nacional before setting out.
How do I cross into Chile and how long does it take?
There are buses from Andesmar and Vía TAC to Osorno (162 km) and from Andesmar to Puerto Montt (≈ 5 h 15) through the Cardenal Samoré pass, ≈ 42 km from town. The pass's hours change: check them on the day you travel. Bring a valid DNI or passport; the wait at customs changes the total time.
Which area is best if I don't have a car?
El Cruce, the centre: Hostel La Angostura and La Roca de la Patagonia are 0.37 and 0.5 km from the bus station, with a bank and supermarkets nearby. The west and lake areas are quieter, but they're 1.1-4.5 km away and you'll want a bike or a car.
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