Cascada de los Cántaros Attractions & Things to do

It is a scenic and tourist route that connects the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina through the Andes, a mountain range that runs through South America. This trip allows travelers to explore the lakes and mountains of Patagonia while crossing the border between Chile and Argentina.
Highlights:
1- Navigation by boat: Travelers cross 3 lakes; 2 Argentinean lakes and 1 Chilean lake.
Nahuel Huapi Lake, Frias Lake and Todos los Santos Lake.
2- Bus ride: Each lake is connected by 4 overland routes, scenic routes that pass through places of natural interest such as forests and waterfalls. The following points are connected by bus: Bariloche-Puerto Pañuelo, Puerto Blest-Puerto Alegre, Puerto Frías-Peulla and Petrohué-Puerto Varas.
Throughout the trip you will enjoy panoramic views, rainforest and the chance to explore the wildlife, gastronomy and local culture on both sides of the border.
Come and live the experience, we are waiting for you!
Duration: 12 hours.

It is a scenic and tourist route that connects the cities of Puerto Varas in Chile and San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina through the Andes, a mountain range that runs through South America. This trip allows travelers to explore the lakes and mountains of Patagonia while crossing the border between Chile and Argentina.
Highlights:
1- Navigation by boat: Travelers cross 3 lakes; 2 Argentinean lakes and 1 Chilean lake.
Nahuel Huapi Lake, Frias Lake and Todos los Santos Lake.
2- Bus ride: Each lake is connected by 4 overland routes, scenic routes that pass through places of natural interest such as forests and waterfalls. The following points are connected by bus: Bariloche-Puerto Pañuelo, Puerto Blest-Puerto Alegre, Puerto Frías-Peulla and Petrohué-Puerto Varas.
Throughout the trip you will enjoy panoramic views, rainforest and the chance to explore the wildlife, gastronomy and local culture on both sides of the border.
Come and live the experience, we are waiting for you!
Duration: 12 hours.

The Small Circuit is a captivating introduction to Bariloche, offering a delightful stroll amidst stunning landscapes. Throughout the journey, the beauty of the scenery unfolds, with various points and natural viewpoints like Bahía López and Punto Panorámico offering ideal spots to marvel at the surroundings.

At Km 17, the Cerro Campanario chairlift takes you to the perfect vantage point, allowing you to enjoy the most breathtaking view of the area. Notable attractions along the way include Puerto Pañuelo, the Llao Llao Hotel, and the San Eduardo Chapel, all adding to the unique charm of this tour.
Duration: 4 hours.

Depart from Puerto Varas in Chile to Bariloche, Argentina on three cruises, crossing lakes surrounded by the Andes mountains. This 11-hour trip will cross the Chilean border through the Valdivian Rain Forest, toward Peulla, Chile. Cruise across Todos los Santos Lake to Peulla. Sail the green waters of Frias Lake and admire the stunning Tronador. Across the Nahuel Huapi Lake, toward the heart of the Southern Andes. We will finish in Bariloche.
Duration: 11 hours.

Sailing the Nahuel Huapi Lake across the different shades of green of the water of the Blest branch is an experience you will remember for a lifetime.
Duration: 8 hours.

Puerto Blest, the place that has amazed tourists for years visiting it from the most diverse countries in the world.
Frias Lake, with peculiar green waters that come from one of the Cerro Tronador glaciers.
Duration: 4 hours.

We will sail from Puerto Pañuelo, on the Llao Llao peninsula! After an hour of sailing, we will pass by Sentinel Island. From there, navigation will continue until reaching the Cascada de los Cántaros. Crossing the lush vegetation of the Valdivian jungle, we will ascend to the source of the waterfall, in Lake Cántaros, where you can see an ancient larch tree, more than 1,500 years old. We will finally arrive at Puerto Blest, a place whose beauty has amazed tourists and natives for years!

Here is the Blest Hostel. The inn has a gourmet restaurant and, a few meters away, there is another gastronomic space with different options. From there we can visit Blest Bay and see Lake Frías, whose peculiar green waters come from one of the glaciers of Cerro Tronador, the natural border between Argentina and Chile. As a closing of this magnificent excursion, you can choose to navigate this beautiful lake, to give a finishing touch to a memorable ride.
Duration: 8 hours.

The tour begins at Puerto Pañuelo in Llao-Llao. After a scenic 30-minute boat ride, you will arrive at Puerto Anchorena, situated in the central and narrowest part of Victoria Island, home to its service center. Every corner of the island boasts stunning landscapes, rich history, and an impressive natural environment, making this journey a truly enjoyable experience.

The excursion then continues with a boat ride to the Quetrihué Peninsula, where you'll find another highlight of the trip: the Los Arrayanes National Park. Here, walking along a boardwalk path, you'll encounter magnificent specimens of the Arrayán tree species, which form a dense forest with unique characteristics, giving this place a truly magical appearance.
Duration: 7 hours.

In three days, you will experience the following tours in Bariloche:

Day 1: Canopy Cerro Lopez - This circuit is over 1500 meters long and features 10-meter platforms. It begins with a four-wheel drive ride to Lopez Mountain, where we reach the Canopy base and start our activity with professional guides.

Day 2: San Martin de los Andes and 7 Lakes - We will visit La Angostura Village, where we make a brief stop in this typical mountain village. Then we continue through the most famous scenic routes in Patagonia, the Seven Lakes road.

Day 3: Blest Port, Lake Frias, and Cantaros Fall - We will sail along a fjord for one hour passing by Centinela Island, where Perito Moreno, the founder of our National Park Nahuel Huapi, was buried. We continue sailing all the way to Blest Port.

The driver will be waiting for you at the airport in Bariloche to take you to your hotel. After your stay in Bariloche, the driver will take you back to the airport.
Duration: 3 days.

Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo, this excursion proposes to discover the Centinela islet, where the remains of Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno, father of National Parks in Argentina, rest, to later arrive at the Cascada de los Cantaros .

On the way up, you can enter the lush vegetation of the Valdivian jungle, reach Lake Cantaros, the birthplace of the waterfall, to enjoy the forceful presence of a larch with more than 1,500 years.

You will sail just five more minutes to finally arrive at Puerto Blest. From there you can visit the bay and see the shores of Lake Frías, whose peculiar green waters come from one of the glaciers of Cerro Tronador, the natural border between Argentina and Chile.
Duration: 8 hours.

The excursion to Puerto Blest and the Cascada de los Cántaros are located in the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Argentina, which is known for its impressive natural beauty. Puerto Blest is located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, surrounded by exuberant vegetation and imposing mountains. The Cascada de los Cántaros is a majestic waterfall that offers an impressive visual spectacle.

These excursions provide an opportunity to get away from the bustle of the city and immerse yourself in a calm and peaceful environment. Both Puerto Blest and the Cascada de los Cántaros are ideal places to relax, enjoy nature and disconnect from daily stress.

In addition, the option of adding Lago Frias, a navigation a few meters from Puerto Blest, is available. Its particularity is its peculiar green waters that come from one of the glaciers of Cerro Tronador, the natural border between Argentina and Chile.
Duration: 7 hours.

Setting sail from Puerto Pañuelo, this excursion proposes to discover the Centinela islet, where the remains of Perito Francisco Pascasio Moreno, father of National Parks in Argentina, rest, to later arrive at the Cascada de los Cantaros.

On the way up, you can enter the lush vegetation of the Valdivian jungle, reach Lake Cantaros, the birthplace of the waterfall, to enjoy the forceful presence of a larch with more than 1,500 years.

IMPORTANT: Please note that transfers of the tours are from/to hotels located in downtown Bariloche (only hotels located until Bustillo Avenue Km 13).
Duration: 8 hours.