"CROSSING"
Argentina to Chile
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The Lake District of Chile stretches from Temuco south to Puerto Montt and from the Pacific east to the Andes. Where the Lake District ends, Patagonia begins. Without a doubt the "Lake District Crossing" is one of South America's most popular surface crossings via a series of motorlaunches and motorcoaches through spectacular scenery - snow-capped mountian peaks, gloriously green forests and azul blue lakes. |
| LAKE CROSSING SCHEDULES - ARGENTINA TO CHILE Schedules valid as of May 2007 |
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| Days | Valid | Trip | Bariloche | Pto Blest | Peulla | Petrohue | Pto Varas | Pto Montt |
| Mon to Sun Spring & Summer |
01 Oct to 30 Apr |
1 or 2 day crossing |
Dep 0645 |
Arr 0900 Dep 0915 |
Arr 1230 lunch (or overnight) Dep 1500 |
Arr 1730 Dep 1800 |
Arr 1930 Dep 1940 |
Arr 2000 |
| Mon to Fri Fall & Winter |
01 May to Sep 30 |
2 days only | Dep 0900 |
Arr 1130 lunch Dep 1330 |
Arr 1630 overnight Dep 1500 |
Arr 1730 Dep 1800 |
Arr 1930 Dep 1940 |
Arr 2000 |
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BARILOCHE,
ARGENTINA:
With a population under 100,000, Bariloche is a summer and winter resort in the
National Park of Nahuel Huapi and facing the lake of the same name. Situated at the foot
of Cerro Otto, in view of Cerro Colorado (main ski area) and surrounded by forests,
Bariloche is a charming Alpine style town overflowing the shops, boutiques, restaraunts,
pubs and tea-houses. It is reknowned for its chocolate industry.
From Bariloche you can head south along Ruta 40 to Esquel via bus, or fly to Buenos Aires. You can also begin The Ultimate Estancia Explorer in Bariloche.
PEULLA, CHILE:
Wonderful, old, rambling, spacious hotel in tiny
village setting as mid-way stop through the lake district crossing, either for lunch only
or for overnight. Hikes, waterfalls, plenty of flora and scenery provide the activities of
the area. Click here to see the hotel and some of the
excursions.
PUERTO VARAS, CHILE:
Just 20 minutes north of Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas is located on Lake Llanquihue with
spectacular views to Osorno Volcano. A bit more sleepy than Puerto Montt, it is a more
relaxed alternative for overnighting or as a base to exploring the area.
PUERTO MONTT, CHILE:
Located 620 miles south of Santiago, founded in 1853 on the site of a Mapuche
community as part of the German colonization of the area. With a population of 110,000 it
is a small but bustling lake-side town. The port of Angelmo with seafood market and
handicraft market are interesting. Fishing, river-rafting, hiking, horseback ridinc can
all be arranaed in the area.
From Puerto Montt there are numerous ways to explore the Chilean side of Patagonia - just visit the Ladatco's Inland Fjords.