//
Town in Neuquén, Argentina
Photo: Arcibel, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Villa la Angostura is a town in Neuquén. Set in the Andean highlands on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, the town is a popular entry point to natural attractions including two national parks, dense forests, and nearby mountain peaks for rock climbing.
From the travel guide. Select a place for details, a map and what is nearby.
Small regional art museum with a collection of mostly drawings and paintings with a photography gallery and several modern sculptures.
Small ski area with 22 trails and 13 lifts, including 2 gondolas. Skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, ski school, a freestyle class for teenagers, and an adaptive skiing program for disabled persons.
Lakeside beach with crystal clear cool waters. Kayaks available for rent but no food for sale, so bring what you need. No restrooms available.
Horse rentals and guided horseback treks through forested trails. Horses are gentle and guides attentive.
Casual golf resort that includes a wellness spa, overnight accommodations, and an on-site restaurant. The golf course is 9 holes with fairways up to 140 meters. It is designed to accommodate beginning golfers and those with a high handicap.
Private golf community whose 18-hole course is open only to residents and those visitors who rent homes on the property through the property owner. The club includes waterfront access and a clubhouse.
Rental bikes are in good condition and not very old. This business also rents kayaks and stand-up paddleboards for those who want to explore the lake.
Full-service mountain bike shop. Rents bikes plus accessories like panniers, lightweight tents, sleeping bags etc. They also can advise you on touring routes and provide maps for longer multi-day rides.
You can have your afternoon tea here.
La Tanita
Here you can have dinner, or stay for a drink as well.
Upscale tavern restaurant with innovative Argentinian cuisine featuring homemade stews like mondongo, grilled meats like succulent lamp chops and more.
Family-run local restaurant serving hearty regional Argentinian cuisine. The Ciervo a la Casadora is recommended.
Casual restaurant that serves an Argentinian representation of Mexican cuisine. If the food tastes under-spiced at least the margaritas are strong and can take your mind off any shortcomings. Large portions and affordable prices.
Cozy restaurant with soft lighting serving regional cuisine cooked homestyle. Portions are generous and there are a number of innovative combinations that seem to mix cuisines. Good bar with creative cocktails.
Upscale Italian restaurant featuring homemade pastas and sauces. Expect innovative sauces and stuffings in the stuffed pastas, like a trout stuffed ravioli or a fresh leek sauce (not just marinara and pesto). Good wine list with several top tier Argentinian vintages.
Grilled meats and seafood are the star attractions at this upscale restaurant. Lamb chops, Salman, and fresh trout are expertly grilled and served with sides that are often also prepared on the grill. Good wine list and comfortable ambiance with an outdoor patio area for good weather days.
Upscale restaurant serving regional Patagonian cuisine with locally sourced lake trout, lamb, and venison. Stews, grilled meats, and whole grilled fish. Good wine list.
Lively nightspot that brews its own beer, has live music and dancing. Beer selection includes a range of house ales, from a light blonde to some very strong IPAs. Food includes burgers, pizzas, etc.
Cozy pub atmosphere with a limited range of house ales on tap. Serves light food including a venison sandwich.
Artesanal craft brewery with two locations in Villa la Angostura. Serves a range of ale that includes some darker brews like a robust stout and a soft, tawny Scottish ale that was eminently poundable. Casual food menu includes pizza and burgers.
Artesanal craft brewery serving hearty pub grub like lamb burgers, a sausage stew, and empanadas. The dark beers are particularly well made.
Very alpine-like with an appealing wood deck and outdoor pool. Comfortable, spacious rooms.
Rustic mountain lodge with clean, spacious rooms that have large windows and heated floors. Hearty breakfast in the mornings.
Modern hotel in the town's Centro area, clean, spacious rooms. Off-street parking available.
Rustic mountain lodge with clean, comfortable rooms. Rates include full breakfast. Off-street parking available. Discounts for cash payments.
Comfortable rustic lodge with modern updates, including heated floors in the rooms. Rates include a full breakfast. Clean rooms, friendly service, and 1 block walk to downtown commercial center.
Upscale boutique hotel with spacious, comfortable rooms and first-class amenities including sauna and heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of the lake and distant mountains. On-site restaurant serves 3 meals a day with continental breakfast.
Comfortable lakeside hotel with spacious rooms. Swimming pool available. On-site restaurant available though food is unremarkable.
Comfortable, well-maintained, family friendly hotel with spacious, spotlessly clean rooms. Parking near rooms. Serves a full breakfast each morning with offerings that vary each day so you don't get bored eating the same thing.
Rustic mountain lodge offering rooms and suites large enough for families. Rooms are spacious and comfortably equipped and many have lake views. A heated outdoor swimming pool is available and a lounge serves cocktails in a comfortable setting with a huge stone fireplace. A wellness spa offers yoga and exercise space. Breakfast is available daily.
Rustic mountain lodge with lake views. Large, comfortable, well-furnished rooms with LED TVs and plenty of hot water in the shower. No air conditioning, but it's not needed most of the year and the windows can be opened for ventilation. Heated outdoor swimming pool with jacuzzi and exercise room. Serves an ample breakfast each morning. Lounge with a roaring fire in the fireplace each evening.
Campground in a forest Glen with tent sites that have electricity, grills, and tables. The campground also offers dorm rooms with hostel-like sleeping arrangements and private cabins that provide a family-friendly alternative to hotel rooms or Airbnb apartments (at a significantly lower cost).
Excellent selection of handcrafted and artisanal products made in Patagonia. Includes wool products, belts and other leather products, jewelry, artisanal regional chocolates and much more.
Cold weather gear and outdoor sporting apparel including boots, athletic shoes, jackets, gloves and more.
Gift shop specializing in knives.
The nearest airport with commercial flights is in San Carlos de Bariloche. Via Bariloche operates several first-class buses from Bariloche to Villa la Angostura with tickets available from US$5 for the 90-minute trip.
Read in the guideTaxi services are available in town, but mountain biking is the most popular way to get around when the weather is good, though walking works perfectly well since the town is small. Horseback treks are also available.
Read in the guideChoose an airport to see hotels, stations, taxi ranks and car rental desks around it.
San Carlos de Bariloche · International · BRC
Loading places around the airport…
Articles and travel topics about Villa la Angostura and Argentina.
InspirationExplore the best places to visit in November across autumn foliage, mild desert warmth, southern spring blooms, and off-peak travel bargains.
7 min read
InspirationTen places with real character and room to breathe, from Ohrid's lakeside churches to Argentina's high-altitude vineyards.
7 min read
Travel tipsGolf is a well-established sport in Argentina. It has more than 300 courses according to Asociación Argentina de Golf the governing body.
Wikivoyage
Food & drinkThe cuisine of Argentina is particularly famous for its huge steaks and barbecued meat. The culinary scene is naturally about much more than meat dishes; immigrants from all parts of the world, and to some extent the…
Wikivoyage
Every section of the guide. Open one to read it in full.