The Lake District is a beautiful region of pristine forests, deep blue lakes, rivers and snow-capped mountains that offers a wide range of outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, gentle walks or hikes. The Alpine-style lakeside town of Bariloche is the main centre for exploring the parks and a starting point for stunning boat trips far across the lakes all the way to Chile. To the north, a scenic route winds past seven different lakes via Villa La Angostura to San Martin de los Andes, while to the south an old Patagonian narrow gauge steam train runs return trips from the pioneer town of Esquel to Nahuel Pan. Relaxing breaks to enjoy the fresh air and stunning scenery can be arranged at a number of idyllic retreats or at an authentic estancia near San Martin de los Andes.
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