Neuquén · Argentina
Ruta de los Siete Lagos
RN 40San Martín de los Andes to Villa La Angostura
Argentina’s most celebrated Patagonian drive: 107 km of Andean lake district through two national parks, passing seven glacier-carved lakes of turquoise set against native beech and cypress forest.
From San Martín de los Andes on Lago Lácar, Ruta 40 heads south through Lanín and Nahuel Huapi national parks, stringing together seven major lakes, Machónico, Falkner, Villarino, Escondido, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi. Lake Espejo mirrors the peaks on calm mornings; the fully paved road culminates at Villa La Angostura.
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Ruta de los Siete Lagos on the map66.9 mi · point to point
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busiest around mile 34Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%651 – 1,176.2 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Mirador del Arroyo PartidoViewpoint11 mi in
- Mirador InalcoViewpoint63 mi in
- Mirador Cascada VuliñancoViewpoint29 mi in
Hazards
- Gravel sections between paved stretches
- Wildlife on road
- Morning mist reducing visibility
- Strong afternoon winds
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“The landscape features Andean Patagonian forest with native species like lengas, coihues, and cypresses, marked by dramatic mountain vistas.”
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