Moreno lake is a glacial lake.

What makes this lake so special is that it's divided in two similarly-sized portions called Moreno

Oeste and Moreno Este.

Its waters are warmer than the other lakes in the area.

Enjoy the forest in an entertaining walk to the Mirador del Lago Moreno in the Llao Llao area.

It is a lake of glacial origin that is divided into two parts: west and east.

The charm of Moreno Lake.

The lake has a large number of beaches, but the most accessible and visited are those adjacent to the two bridges of the Circuito Chico: the one that overcomes the short Arroyo Angostura, which drains the lake in neighboring Nahuel Huapi, and the one that overcomes the channel that divides both halves of the lake.

These beaches are located in the northern part of the lake.

It is visited while the Circuito Chico is being carried out from where you get beautiful views from one of its viewpoints at the foot of the road.

Beaches.

Other of the closest beaches to the City of Bariloche, is the one known as Playa del Viento, at km 12 (Bustillo).

The lake is navigable, but with boats with outboard motors for tourist and sports reasons. It is also one of the preferred destinations for windsurfers and sailors. The name Playa del Viento, was given by the local neighborhood council, and I think everyone can imagine why.

It is the only lake that can be fished all year round, obviously with a fishing permit.

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Most of its coasts are privately owned and correspond to tourist homes. Only the northern end of Lake Moreno Oeste belongs to the Llao Llao Municipal Park, detached in the 1980s from the Nahuel Huapi National Park.

Kayak tour. Starting from nearby Bariloche, this trip in the Nahuel Huapi National Park is suitable for both expert kayak enthusiasts and those who have never put a paddle in the water.

Points to visit.

Bahía Moreno Oeste
Costa Lago Moreno stone house and mouth stream stone house
Moreno Lake Cerro Capilla
Lake Moreno coast Llao Llao area
Arroyo Angostura

This lake is surrounded by coihue woods and its waters are relatively warm because it is mainly sourced from rainfall, not melting snow.

That is why it is one of the favorite destinations to take a swim and practice water sports.

Gutierrez Lake has the warmest waters of Bariloche.

Lake Gutiérrez is a summer classic in Bariloche.

Gutiérrez Lake is just 15 kilometers (9 miles) from Bariloche. It sits on a valley enclosed by Mounts Otto, Catedral, and De la Ventana. T

here are camping areas, small beaches, and a paleontological museum. You can also hike through the woods, fish or go horse riding.

The lake has several beaches, many of them accessible through paved roads.

With different beaches and service areas, Lake Gutiérrez is a summer classic in Bariloche

The level of the lake waters has been artificially increased and controlled.

Lake Gutiérrez, on the other hand, through the Limay and Negro rivers, empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It receives water contributions from the streams that descend from the Catedral hill and the Ñirihuau cord. It drains through the Gutiérrez stream in the neighboring Lake Nahuel Huapi.

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It is surrounded by landscapes dominated by forests of coihues and other fagaceae, denser to the west and more open to the east. Most of its coasts belong to the Nahuel Huapi National Park, but the population has increased since the end of the 20th century, causing essential changes in the landscape.

Lake view central west coast area.

A must-see tourist destination for those who visit Bariloche.

The lake is located in the vicinity of San Carlos de Bariloche and is a very popular tourist destination for its inhabitants and visitors.

Its waters are relatively temperate, since its main contribution is not the thawing of winter snows, but of winter-spring rains.

For this reason, this lake is, along with Lake Moreno, a preferred destination for water sports and swimming. It has several beach areas, many of them accessible by paved roads.

View of the hacia el norte lake.

The Tehuelches initially called this lake "Ojo de Dios".

The level of the lake waters has been artificially increased and controlled in the mid-20th century by a lock, which regulated the water to two plants, located downstream from the Gutiérrez stream.
Currently there is one left, which supplies energy to the facilities of the Argentine Army.

The other, previously also energized Cerro Catedral, until a thermal power plant was installed, and then San Carlos de Bariloche was connected in the national interconnected electrical system, which made it part of a cold reserve.

For this reason, and due to the increase in its elevation, the lake has been modified, especially on its beaches.

Which have not only been greatly diminished, but many trees and shrubs have suffered erosion due to waves.

View of Lake Gutierrez.

The Nahuel Huapi is a glacial lake which explains why it has such crystal-clear blue waters.

It covers a surface area of 557 sq. meters (1825 ft.) and is 700 meters (2300 ft.) above sea level.

It stands out because of its depth and seven branches: Campanario, de la Tristeza, Blest, Machete, del Rincón, Última Esperanza, and Huemul.

Nahuel Huapi National Park.

It is the first national park established in the Argentine territory. Its origin dates back to 1903, with the donation of land by Francisco Pascasio Moreno.

In 1922 it was declared a National Park of the South and in 1934 the National Congress sanctioned by law the creation of the Nahuel Huapi National Park.

Its greatest efforts are focused on the protection of native species, the conservation of environments and biological invasions.

National parks form a system of protected and guarded areas, along with nature reserves and natural monuments. What protects our park? It is a nature refuge, whose conservation objective is the Andean forests and the steppe.

Its intense blue color, its islands and the surrounding landscape make it one of the most attractive places in Patagonia.

Different beaches are found across its shores, where you can perform a number of activities.

Enjoying the nature.

The rich landscape of the park means that visitors are surprised by such spectacular scenery, one of the attributes of the 7 Wonders. Cerro Tronador, Cerro Catedral and Lake Nahuel Huapi are icons of the park.

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Car tours, lake walks and adventure tourism are widespread activities in and around Bariloche. Villa La Angostura is another important city within the ecoregion, on the other shore of the lake.

The trails of the Andean Footprint Patagonia in the Lakes Corridor motivate many visitors who discover different paths to live the mountain experience.

Itineraries.

The most popular car rides are Circuito Chico, Cerro Tronador and Cascada de los Alerces, Camino de los Siete Lagos, along different routes that allow you to observe the most intrinsic of the park, its forests, lakes and mountains.

Lake excursions lead to Puerto Blest, Los Cántaros Waterfall, Frías Lake, Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest.