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J.J.
Province of La Pampa, Argentina18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
pocket thunderer
Jan 2024 • Family
If they survive the provincial route (Vialidad de Río Negro) that is completely destroyed in its 40km to Pampa Linda, and even respecting the passing schedules that some brainless people do not comply with and no one is there to do a check, they will reach a Amazing place. The attention at the CAB campsite is bad. Not so in shelters, where attention stands out. The trails are poorly marked and without any maintenance, which makes them very risky for people who are not in excellent physical condition. In Pampa Linda the CAB should have someone to provide advice. With the rates charged in the shelters it should not impact the club's economy.
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Written January 29, 2024
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Cristiano Melo
Recife, PE1,358 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nice view
Jul 2023 • Family
Magnificent mountain formation. It's a long way to get there and the road is very bad, narrow and full of potholes. Upon arrival the van was unable to climb, chains were required. Unfortunately it was raining a lot, but the view was incredible. The tour lasts all day and you have to pay to enter the national park.
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Written August 28, 2023
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Andries J
England, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Very interesting
May 2024 • Couples
From Bariloche, we rode a bus to Pampas Linda, where we hiked to the 300-foot-tall waterfalls that flow from the Castano Overa glacier on Mount Tronador. The entire journey through a beautiful old growth forest was breathtaking. The nine miles round trip hike is comparatively easy, with perhaps only a thousand feet of elevation gain. The bus ride's lake and forest scenery was equally breathtaking. There are several lovely campgrounds along the lakeshore, so we wish we had planned to camp and spend more time here.
Written July 10, 2024
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Alejandro F
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Trip to the base of Tronador
Nov 2023 • Couples
Great place. Impressive walk. We went with the people from Turaccion. Excellent service from Maria and the driver, Marcelo. Advice. Avoid the Los Rapidos camping site. Prices without shame. Example? 500 pesos for a plastic spoon to be able to eat yogurt bought from them!! One of those white spoons, the ones they give you anywhere...except for this, excellent experience.
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Written November 14, 2023
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Felipe B
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A real natural wealth.
Aug 2024 • Couples
We were in doubt to make this tour and it was one of the best activities of Bariloche.

The Nahuel Huapi National Park is a must-see Attraction for those who visit bariloche and the Tronador is not just "anymore a snowy hill". We did the tour with a tourist guide (Jesse), which was a big difference, as we had real lessons of history, geology, meteorology and botany about the region. That left us informed and socially connected with Patagonia. So I suggest making this trip with Guide to learn about the region.

However, it is a bit of a long, full-day trip, and a bit of a tired one. I don't think it's attractive to kids.
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Written August 26, 2024
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alev2205
Buenos Aires, Argentina175 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very nice excursion
Mar 2024 • Couples
You leave Bariloche very early, on the way to Tronador. There are stops to go to the bathroom.

For me it is mandatory to do it with the larch waterfall, otherwise it is not worth it for the length of the trip.

The waterfall is not to be missed, then continue traveling towards the Tronador.

Before visiting you have lunch (expensive if you don't bring food) and the view is fabulous (although it doesn't always thunder...).

Right there, a short distance away is the base, you can walk for a while to a waterfall to drink meltwater.
And to begin the return, very long
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Written March 28, 2024
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Edgardo Z
Rosario, Argentina17,850 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Safety pin!!!
Mar 2024 • Couples
It is a spectacular and unmissable walk. I recommend doing the Los Alerces waterfall tour. Many agencies do not want to do the combination because it is longer, but we found Sí Turismo that did it and they fulfilled everything for us. In addition, Verónica, our guide, is super professional and passionate about nature, she told us many things. We were lucky enough to see landslides and hear this King of Patagonia thunder. It was incredible, better impossible.
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Written March 25, 2024
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Roseli Bairros
Caxias Do Sul, RS128 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
One of the best tours in Bariloche
Jan 2024 • Family
“Enjoy the path, more than the destination”.
Take your time, take your time, stopping to admire everything along the way.
Leave to eat at the base. Excellent options. The biggest slice of key lime pie I've ever seen!
Amazing!
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Written February 18, 2024
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seadie166
156 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great day trip!
Oct 2015 • Couples
My wife and I visited here recently and decided rather than take a tour that we'd rent a car and enjoy exploring the area by ourselves. I'd recommend this as the driving is simple (even for being on the opposite side to N.Ireland) and its much easier to stop where you'd like and see the amazing views. It takes about 3 hours from Bariloche, and when in the park the road is gravel, but we had a basic car and it was fine. The road in the park is one way at certain times so you need to be going up between 10:30 and 14:00, and leaving between 16:00 and 18:00. This sounds complicated but its not at all, and makes the road much easier and safer to drive on. I'd recommend leaving Bariloche around 9:30. We used Correntoso car hire on Mitre street as they spoke English, had unlimited km and had good insurance options. The staff were great and the car (while not new and flash) was perfect for what we needed so we'd recommend them. Enjoy!
Written October 25, 2015
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AALarry
Mountain Springs, Texas14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great Drive
Nov 2017 • Couples
We had read other posts saying you should hire guides at $95 per person. The road was in good condition and they limit driving to inbound until 1400 (2:00 P.M) and outbound from 1600 to 1800 which worked really well as you didn't have to worry about oncoming traffic.

Views were unreal, we read a post saying their guide told them to watch the glacier for ice falling off and not waiting to hear the ice falling off because it would be too late. Great trip, we watched for about 45 minutes and saw ice fall of 3 times, each time you would see it, then, you would hear it and had we not known this, we never would have seen it!
Written November 16, 2017
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