We can, upon your request, organize or arrange for any of the following activities.
Fishing
We have several boats of different sizes to accommodate various sizes of fishing parties.
Lake Nahuel Huapi is a large and very deep lake (about 1500ft). There are a number of species of game fish here, among them are the brown trout, and rainbow trout. The largest that we have caught is 20 lbs. (9kg)!
If you are into fly fishing for trout there are many streams and rivers in the area to test your skill. The Rio Correntoso is well known for fly fishing and for being the shortest river in the world (only 200 yards!), it is only 3 miles (5 km) from the hotel.
Skiing, Snowboarding
In the winter (it is summer in the U.S.) you can go skiing at nearby Cerro Bayo (6217ft, 1895m), only 6 miles (10km) from the hotel. Cerro Bayo is a medium-sized and private ski center where you can enjoy the most wonderful view of the lake and profit from the benefits of an ideal resort for families. Cerro Bayo offers entertainment for all levels, the percentage of the ski runs being 10% for beginners, 40% for intermediates, 35% for advanced skiers and 15% for experts. There are 500 acres of runs for skiing in deep snow, ideal for the practice of snowboard. Restaurants, snack bars, ski school and rentals on the spot.
Other slopes nearby are:
Cerro Catedral in Bariloche (about an hour drive to the south)
Cerro Chapelco in San Martín (about 2 hours drive to the north)
All Terrain Vehicles
We can arrange for the rental of ATVs so that you can explore the local areas forest and mountain trails, Fourtraxes are available for exploration of local woodland.
Biking
The hotel has a mountain bike rental. An ideal excursion is biking the picturesque trail to Arrayanes National Park, the entrance of which is only yards away from the hotel. This trail is bordered by pristine woods, flanked by lagoons and even crossed by creeks. The bike trip can be combined by a return trip by boat.
Bird and red deer watching
Experienced guides lead you to the forest where you can see birds and wild animals in their natural environment.
Climbing
There are many mountains and cliffs suitable for rock climing that can challenge you. Well trained mountain guides can take you to slopes of different degrees of difficulty. The climbing expeditions can include camping in the mountains or sleeping in a secluded refuge. Enjoy the view from Cerro Belvedere after an exciting ascent, visit the incredible Cajon Negro or climb Cerro Bayo.
Trekking
Take a walk through the port, the village, the Arrayanes park (you'll find a viewpoint with an incredible view of the lake!) or all the way to the Arrayanes forest, about 8 miles (12km). There are numerous trekking excursions of different lengths and degrees of difficulty. You can walk for four hours among the woods to reach the Santa Ana waterfall, an incredible amphitheater from which the water falls like a curtain among the masses of vegetation. Visit an ancient Coihue (Nothofagus dombeyii, a local tree) of gigantic proportions, locally known as the Coihue Abuelo (grandfather coihue) in the middle of the forest. Trek towards innumerable hidden cascades and lagoons.
Horseback riding
Horses can be rented for excursions in the woods or mountains. An experienced guide accompanies the party.
Canoeing, Kayaking, Windsurfing, Rafting, etc...
Nautical activities can all be hired from the hotel to enjoy the beauty of our lakes.
Jineteada
At certain times of the year, you can enjoy a typical "gaucho" entertainment, which is the "Jineteada" (Rodeo). Horse breaking, races, "asado" (barbecue) and Argentine folklore music.
Shopping
In El Cruce you will find all kinds of shops, including supermarkets, drugstores, banks, restaurants and bars. Boutiques of handcrafts are remarkable for the objects in carved wood, "mapuche" silver jewels and loom crafted garments created by local artisans and natives from nearby reservations.
Archeological excursions
Several sites of interest are in the area, such as the cave paintings in Victoria Island, which are more than 500 years old, and those in Cerro Leones, 50 miles (80Km) away from the village. There is a small but interesting museum in Villa La Angostura that exhibits several historic and archeological objects, such as tools, canoes carved out of a log and snow rackets which belonged to the first inhabitants.