LAS RAMBLAS | ABOUT VILLA LA ANGOSTURA | PATAGONIA

Known as the "Garden of the Patagonia" due to its lush microclimate, Villa La Angostura is a small mountain village of around 12,000 people. It is located on the southern tip of the province of Neuquen, in and among stunning Andes mountain ranges and gorgeous crystal lakes that extend beyond the eye's view. Our unique location places us in the very heart of the Patagonia Lake Region equidistant from all of the surrounding activity centers, namely Bariloche (83km), San Martin de Los Andes (110km) and the Chilean border (23km). It is the perfect location to centralize and launch any activity within the region!

Local Weather

Average Temperatures:
Summer: 22º/7ºC (72º/45ºF)
Winter: 6º/-1º (43º/30ºF)

Excursions

Río Bonito ("Pretty River") Waterfall
Mount Bayo Ski Resort and Lookout Points (in summer and winter)
Mountain Biking to Lago Espejo (Mirror Lake) and the hidden paths surrounding it
Historic Regional Museum of Villa La Angostura
Artesans and Hand-made Crafts Fair (every day)
Sightseeing Tours by van to amazing places like San Martin de Los Andes via famous and beautiful "7 Lakes Route" and Villa Traful where you will see the "Valle Encantado" ("Enchanted Valley"). We also have the Villa La Angosuta City Tour which includes different waterfalls and lookout points of interest.
Long walking tours to the Belvedere Lookout Point, the Inacayal Waterfall, the Selva Triste ("Sad Jungle"), Lake Correntoso, and many others.
Arrayanes Forest (which is the unique, "only one in the world" forest that inspired the Walt Disney movie, "Bambi"). It is 12km long and you can experience it by boat (we recommend that you take at least one way), on foot (which takes approximately 4 hours one way) or by mountain bike (which takes about 2-3 hours one way depending on your fitness and speed)
Horseback Riding: One hour, three hour or all day rides to Lake Correntoso, Belvedere Lookout, Inacayal Waterfall or The Valle del Cajón Negro ("Valley of the Black Box")

Sailing through the Lakes
There are half-day and full-day excursions sailing around the enormous and beautiful Lake Nahuel Huapi. Each trip includes a "Welcome Champagne Toast", an excellent smoked meat and cheese platter and a variety of drinks (sodas, juices, water, wine). A truly unforgettable trip!

Valle del Cajón Negro ("Valley of the Black Box")
There is a beautiful, secret valley in the deep forests between the Inacayal and Belvedere Mountain Peaks that only a guide can help you find! It's called the "Cajón Negro", which means "Black Drawer" or "Black Box". It takes approximately 3-4 hours if the trip is made on foot or you could enjoy it with a little less effort atop a horse. This trip can only be made during the summer and fall, as it is closed off by snow and mud in the winter and spring. It is a truly beautiful way to convene with nature at its most elegant!

Fishing in Villa La Angostura

The specialty of Villa La Angostura is Fishing! You can cast your line in any way that you choose: trolling, spinning or fly fishing, but without a doubt, it will be one of the best fishing experiences of your life, hands down!

We rely on the opinion of our local experts, such as fly-fishing guide, Omar Martinez of Patagon Fly, who recommends:

Of course, one of the most famous fly fishing spots around the globe known as the "Mouth of the Correntoso River" (one of the shortest rivers in the world) where a record 11kg (24lb) trout was nabbed. Check it out!! And don't forget to get the additional fishing permit you will need to fish there due to its popularity, it will cost you $5 pesos/day or $60 pesos/season.
The streams Huemel, La Estacada and the Regintuco, as well as the Río Bonito as it enters into Lake Nahuel Huapi...but, also don't leave out the mouth of the Rio Machete, the Río Totoral or the Río Pireco located in Brazo Rincón. All fantastic!! And lastly, he recommends Lago Espejo, Lago Espejo "Chico" and of course, Lago Correntoso.
For trolling, he suggests the Brazo Angostura (near the tip of the Quetrihue Pennisula where the Arrayanes Forest is located), Brazo Machete, Brazo Rincón and finally, Brazo Ultima Esperanza...Enjoy!!