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#6 of 132 · Things to do in San Carlos de Bariloche Province of Rio Negro Patagonia

Puerto Blest & Cascada de los Cántaros

Nature reserves & national parks ·San Carlos de Bariloche
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Puerto Blest & Cascada de los Cántaros is a lake port and waterfall in San Carlos de Bariloche, on the western end of Brazo Blest.

Why go

  • The milky green waters of Lago Frías, coloured by glacial sediment from Cerro Tronador.

Don't miss

  • Cascada de los CántarosFollow a stepped trail through Valdivian rainforest to the waterfall.Puerto Cántaros
  • Alerce over 1,500 years oldAn ancient alerce can be seen on the path to Lago Cántaros.Path to Lago Cántaros
  • Isla CentinelaPerito Francisco Pascasio Moreno is buried on the island.On the boat route to Puerto Cántaros
  • Lago FríasIts milky green colour comes from glacial sediment from Cerro Tronador.From Puerto Blest

With kids

  • The excursion is suitable for the whole family.

Tips for your visit

  • At Puerto Blest, an optional trip on Lago Frías includes a three-kilometre bus ride to Puerto Alegre, then a boat.
  • Tickets are sold at the port or through travel agencies.

Best time to visit

  • In summer, a half-day excursion runs with two departures daily.

History

A historic lodging once stood at the site of the recently reopened inn in Puerto Blest.

  1. 1903Puerto Blest was the starting point for Francisco Moreno’s vision that led to the creation of Nahuel Huapi National Park.

How to get there

  • 60 minBoatDepart from Puerto Pañuelo on the Llao Llao peninsula, 25 km from Bariloche’s centre. The boat follows the Blest arm of Lake Nahuel Huapi to Puerto Cántaros.
  • 60 minOn footFrom Puerto Cántaros, walk around the bay to Puerto Blest.

Shorts

Interesting facts1

  1. The port stands at the western end of Brazo Blest on Lake Nahuel Huapi, among Valdivian rainforest, wooded mountains and clear streams.

    Actividades | Argentina.gob.ar

Sources: Puerto Blest - Excursiones - Bariloche - Web Of… · Paseos lacustres – Parque Nacional Nahuel Huapi · Actividades | Argentina.gob.ar · checked 28 Oct 2026

Where
Quaglia 242 Lago Nahuel Huapi, -, San Carlos de Bariloche

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Questions and answers

How long does the Puerto Blest and Cántaros waterfall excursion take?

The boat to Puerto Cántaros takes about an hour. In summer, a half-day version is available.

How do I get to Puerto Blest and Cascada de los Cántaros from Bariloche?

Depart by boat from Puerto Pañuelo on the Llao Llao peninsula, 25 km from Bariloche’s centre.

Is the Puerto Blest excursion suitable for children?

The excursion is suitable for the whole family.

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