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Puerto Blest
Puerto Blest liegt am westlichen Ende des Nahuel Huapi Sees. Es ist Teil des Nahuel Huapi Nationalparks in der argentinischen Provinz Rio Negro. Der Nahuel Huapi See ist in verschiedene Abschnitte unterteilt, und der westliche Arm des Sees ist der Abschnitt Blest. Der Blest-Zweig des Sees erstreckt sich über eine Fläche von etwa 14 Quadratmeilen. Am Eingang zum Blest-Abschnitt des Sees befindet sich Centinela Island, wo der Entdecker Francisco Moreno begraben liegt. Er kam Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts in diese Region Argentiniens und gründete später den Nahuel Huapi National Park.
Von Puerto Blest aus können Sie den Wasserfall Los Cantaros erreichen und die Stufen in der Nähe des Wasserfalls zum See Los Cantaros hinaufsteigen, der in die Wasserfälle mündet. Während Sie in der Gegend wandern, finden Sie Zypressen- und Coihue-Bäume, die im Mikroklima des Regenwaldes dieser Gegend wachsen. Diese Region erhält mehr Niederschläge als jeder andere Teil Argentiniens, und hier wachsen Pflanzen und Pilze, die Sie in anderen Teilen des Landes nicht finden können. Vom See aus können Sie auch mehrere Gipfel der Anden sehen.
The basics
The journey to Puerto Blest is all part of the experience, with boats setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo on the Llao Llao Peninsula and cruising along the Nahuel Huapi Lake. Admire the views from the deck as you cruise past the beaches, islands, and lakefront towns of Nahuel Huapi, with the Andes Mountains as a backdrop. From Puerto Blest it’s a scenic 2-mile (3-kilometer) hike to Los Cántaros Lake, following forest trails through the Valdivian rainforest and affording magnificent views across Puerto Blest Bay. Additional highlights include the hanging bridge that spans the Arroyo Blest stream and the Los Cántaros Waterfalls.
Things to know before you go
- Puerto Blest is an ideal choice for hikers and adventurers looking to venture beyond the typical Nahuel Huapi Lake tour route. The hiking trail is suitable for all levels, including children.
- There’s an entrance fee for tours and boat cruises in Nahuel Huapi National Park.
- There is a hotel, restaurant, and restrooms at Puerto Blest.
- Weather in the Lakelands is notoriously unpredictable, so pack sturdy hiking shoes (the trails can get slippery when it rains), a raincoat, and warm clothing, even in the summer.
- Although many boat cruises are wheelchair accessible, the hiking trail to Los Cántaros is not.
How to get there
Boat tours and catamaran ferries run daily to Puerto Blest from Puerto Pañuelo, on the southwestern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake. Puerto Panuelo is located 16 miles (25 kilometers) west of Bariloche, or about a 35-minute drive. There is no public transport to the port but taxis run from Bariloche, and most tours include transfers.
When to get there
Boats to Puerto Blest run year round, but the most popular time to visit is between October and April, when the warm weather is ideal for hiking. Winter visitors can enjoy the most impressive views of Los Cántaros Waterfall, thanks to the higher water levels, but the trail may be muddy and more challenging to hike.
Exploring Nahuel Huapi Lake
Argentina’s largest lake is the heart of the Lakelands and stretches all the way across the Chilean border. The most popular boat cruise is to Victoria Island, at the center of the lake, and a typical tour itinerary includes a visit to the historic town of Villa La Angostura on the north shore and a hike through the nearby Los Arrayanes National Park, famous for its rare Arrayán trees. During the summer, enjoy fishing, kayaking, or swimming around the lake, or hike to the peak of Cerro Lao Lao or Cerro Campanario Mountain for the best views.
- Tronador Hill (Cerro Tronador)
- Lopez Hill (Cerro Lopez)
- Victoria Island (Isla Victoria)
- Nahuel Huapi Nationalpark
- See Moreno
- Nahuel Huapi See
- Bella Vista Hill (Cerro Bella Vista)
- Belfry Hill (Cerro Campanario)
- Arrayanes-Wald (Bosque de Arrayanes)
- Mirador del Traful
- Kathedralenhügel (Cerro Catedral)
- Mascardi See
- Otto Hill (Cerro Otto)
- Kapelle San Eduardo (Capilla de San Eduardo)
- Centro Cívico