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Route of the Seven Lakes
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Route of the Seven Lakes
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Restaurants
118 within 5 kms
Domingo Restaurante
300
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Argentinian • Vegetarian Friendly • Gluten Free Options
Torino Bar Bistro
1,162
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Sushi • Argentinian
La Vieja Aldea
237
0.3 km€€ - €€€
La Casona
463
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • International • Contemporary • Vegetarian Friendly
Unser Traum
849
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Cafe • Diner
Pizza Cala
1,800
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Pizza • Argentinian • Vegetarian Friendly
Empanadas Nonino
205
0.3 km€ • Argentinian • Vegetarian Friendly
Mamusia
951
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert
Ulises
828
0.6 km€€ - €€€ • Italian • Seafood • Argentinian
Don Florencio
639
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Argentinian
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Attractions
34 within 10 kms
Casino Magic
48
0.1 kmCasinos
Lago Lacar
336
0.4 kmBodies of Water
Centro Civico
249
0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Plaza Sarmiento
140
0.4 kmParks • Gardens
Secretaria de Turismo
273
0.4 kmVisitor Centres
Playa La Islita
262
0.7 kmBodies of Water • Beaches
Museo de los Primeros Pobladores
65
0.4 kmHistory Museums
Playa Quila Quina
2,021
0.7 kmBeaches
Plaza San Martin
117
0.5 kmState Parks
Teatro San Jose
1
0.4 kmTheatres
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La_hormiguitaviajera
New York City, NY561 contributions
Wonderful day trip
Jan 2023
If you want to take a wonderful day trip out of Bariloche then what a better way to explore the surrounding areas than taking the magnificent 7 Lakes Road connecting the city of Bariloche in the Rio Negro Province with San Martin de los Andes in Neuquén province.
You'll go pass the 7 lakes, reason why this portion of Route 40, the equivalent of Route 66 in the U.S. is named after.
There are several view points and picturesque towns resembling the Bavaria Region of Germany.
It is a Road to be taken with time, no rush here!
Views are indeed amazing, it will take you a good 4 hours to reach San Martin de Los Andes stopping a long the way to enjoy the beautiful views.

I took this trip back in January 20191
Written 12 June 2023
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jesfire415
San Antonio, TX1,106 contributions
Beautiful and scenic drive
Oct 2022 • Couples
We rented a standard car to drive from Bariloch to San Martin de Ande
The drive was easy and not busy. We stop at the seven lakes to the amazing views. We found it interesting that people would
Ride bikes on the road. This is a must due bucket list item.
Written 6 March 2023
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Steveh3Texas
Southlake, TX798 contributions
5 of 7
Jan 2023
We drove past 5 of the 7 lakes until we reached the Waterfall hike. The lakes were all beautiful with nice scenic outlooks. A must-do, if in the area.
Written 25 January 2023
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Mobile307932
11 contributions
One of the best panoramic routes of the world!
Aug 2021 • Couples
One of the best scenic routes of the world! More than 7 lakes! Amazing views and places to visit between the two most beautiful and welcoming towns of Argentine Patagonia!
Written 18 August 2021
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Malena Vera
Monte Grande, Argentina2 contributions
Route of the Seven Lakes (San Martin de los Andes)
Feb 2021
Hello! I went to San Martin de los Andes with my best friend two years ago, I can say that it is a magic place! For me is a Patagonian paradise and one of the most beautiful places I´ve ever been! San Martin de los Andes is a quiet place where you can relax and just enjoy the landscapes and the good energy but also you can do many activities like take a boat trip, climb mountains or take hiking and camping tours. If you want, you can rent a car and drive by yourself, don’t forget your camera because you´ll see epics landscapes that you will remember forever! I really recommend taking vacations here because it is a beautiful place and the local people are very friendly.
Written 8 June 2021
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Natalie
Left Hand, WV11 contributions
Route 40
Mar 2021 • Family
Weather be with you, we mean good weather. The place is beautiful. Have a good day's rest before you embark on route 40. There are cycling and other road users. Hazardous drive means a constant eye out for danger. Get the other person to take photos while you concentrate on driving.
Written 26 April 2021
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mauriciou1970
Oncativo, Argentina137 contributions
Cosy trip
Jan 2021 • Family
Pretty landscapes and low traffic.
More beautiful in a sunny day.
Warning, no gas station in the route.
Written 10 January 2021
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Russ Lacuata
Long Beach, CA8,569 contributions
Epic Landscape
Jun 2019 • Friends
Ruta de los Siete Lagos - Rout of the Seven Lakes traces a winding path through an epic landscape of sweeping, multi hued forest, towering peaks and serene lakes. Touted as one of the most scenic drives in Argentina.
Written 16 April 2020
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Alicia L
33 contributions
A must!
Mar 2020
Do not forget your camera. You'll stop at every mirador to view the fantastic scenery of the Seven Lakes road. It's good to bring water and a lunch box as there are not many places to stop for food unless you are in Villa la Angostura or San Martin de los Andes or Bariloche. We did this trip from San Martin de los Andes to Villa la Angostura. Try to do it on a calm day, not windy as the lakes look amazing when calm.
Written 28 March 2020
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Alex S
Haifa6 contributions
Nice views, repeating itself, on the long drive from San Martin to Bariloche.
Feb 2020
Our expectations may have been too high. Indeed there are some very nice views, but eventually we just wanted to move on and arrive to Bariloche. If we did it again, we would spend more time in Bariloche, less in driving.
Written 11 March 2020
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