Hike Cerro Campanario in San Carlos de Bariloche

With sweeping vistas of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Lake Perito Moreno, Llao Llao peninsula and the surrounding mountains, this short hike is a must-do for anyone visiting San Carlos de Bariloche. 

A quick hike (about 30 minutes) takes you to the summit of Cerro Campanario, at 3,442 feet. The trail is well-defined and easy to follow; there are a few forks along the way, but they will all take you to the same place. At the summit, take in the 360-degree views of pristine lakes and mountains, and enjoy un cafecito and a pastry from the mountaintop cafe (open year round).

Though Cerro Campanario may not feel like a rugged mountain experience (you'll likely share the summit with visitors who paid to take the chairlift up there), the views are well worth the trip. 

Getting there: From downtown Bariloche, head left down Bustillo Ave. for 17.5 kilometers (10.8 miles). The trailhead is to the right of the chairlift. Buses run regularly along this route.