Lago Roca, Patagonia, Argentina

5annabouchard 5:00 PM Mar 12, 2014

Hiking Paradise
Lago Roca is a cute, scenic lake, just beside Lago Argentina. It offers amazing camping, beautiful lakeshore and absolutely breathtaking views from hikes close by. My husband and I went to Lago Roca on our last day staying in El Calafate. We bought return bus tickets from the El Calafate bus station and did a day trip. The bus drops you off at the lake's camp ground. If you need information on hikes in the area, you can ask the campground staff, who spoke good English (if needed). We did the summit hike of Cerro Cristales which is about 2.5 hours up, 1.5 hours down. This hike is a bit strenuous at times, with very steep sections but you are rewarded with a phenomenal view of Perito Moreno Glacier, Lago Argentina, Lago Roca and Torres Del Paines, Chile. You also get this wonderful sense of being on top of the world! My recommendation for those who go is to bring lots of water with you since the sun is hot and there are no streams along the way and also bring trekking poles if possible. Overall, this place was one of the highlights of our trip and the hike was one of the best that we did in Patagonia!! I definitely recommend it!

4Duquesadiner 5:00 PM Apr 14, 2020

Wonderful nature
Having previously visited Buenos Aires and Montevideo this was a contrast to say the least. Ushuaia is a beautiful little town and if you get a chance to go on an excursion then this is a good one. There isn’t a lot to do other than take in the majesty that is nature. Very peaceful and quiet, well worth seeing.