10 Amazing National Parks in Argentina

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Hiking, birding, spotting a penguin colony, or stumbling upon prehistoric cave drawings or fossilized dinosaur tracks—all of these activities and more await you in Argentina's diverse national parks. You can choose which kind of adventure you want to have, whether you head somewhere isolated or popular, or opt for a desert or an ice field. Argentina's national parks offer a huge array of options for outdoor explorers.

Nahuel Huapi National Park

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Surrounding the mountain town of Bariloche in Patagonia’s Rio Negro province, Nahuel Huapi National Park contains some of Argentina’s most famous hikes, like forested Frey trek or the path to Mount Tronador’s hanging glaciers. Its seven lakes offer cold, clean water perfect for a chilly dip after a long day of rock climbing. Other activities here include camping in refugios (mountain huts), tent camping by Colonia Suiza, rafting, kite surfing, snowboarding, and skiing. Day hikers can enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view at the top of Cerro Campanero, which showcases the vast area and beauty of the park’s lakes, peninsulas, and forests.