4 / 5 - One review

How to get there

About 4 hours by car from San Carlos de Bariloche

When to go

All year round

Minimum stay

Half a day

Reviews of Escondido

Laure Alvarez Travel writer

44 travel articles

In Argentina, in the south-west of the province of Neuquén, you will find Lake Escondido (Hidden Lake). It's an unmissable part of your exploration of the 7 lakes of northern Patagonia.

My suggestion:

At Rio Pichi Traful, not far from Lake Escondido there is a very pretty walk that leads to a beach surrounded by greenery.

Summary:

In the Andes mountains, at the bottom of a deep valley, you will find Lake Escondido, a glacial lake like the other six lakes in the region. It is the Rio Escondido that takes its waters away. This emerald green lake is 975 metres above sea level and surrounded by a dense forest which gives it an unearthly charm.

I loved walking along the route of Neuquén's seven lakes. I seemed to be able to spend whole hours just looking at the reflections on the water or the breathtaking panorama of the surrounding mountains, like Cerro Ventisquero. Lake Escondido is a must see during your trip to Argentina.