Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro
Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro
Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro
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DDCArgentina
Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina75 contributions
Mar. 2022
This all-day adventure was amazing! The boat rides are an incredible way to see all the views and the hike up to the Cascada (waterfall) de los Cantaros is a good one. We did the hike along the lake from Puerto Blest to the waterfall (about a 45 min walk/hike with gorgeous views) and then up to the waterfall. The trip up to the waterfall is on wooden walkways with LOTS of steps. Not easy, but if you take you time totally do-able if you are in ok physical shape (i.e. you don't need to be an athlete). LOVED this!
Written March 28, 2022
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peter
33 contributions
Nov. 2019
Wonderful place to see waterfalls and be in touch with nature. Surrounded by mountains, the forest and the lake you can find here are one of the most peaceful spots in the Andes.
Written October 7, 2020
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Ron S
Bogota, Colombia26 contributions
Dec. 2019
We are usually not big fans of group tours, but this was fantastic!! We got there early enough to get a seat on the top of the boat (hightly recommended) and had absolutely spectacular views for the entire ride up the lake. There were plenty of opportunities for photos and coffee and a snack during the trip. Once at the top of the lake, you can hang and hike, or pay for a second ferry up to another part of the lake. Some have mentioned the cost, and yes, seemed a little like it should have been included, but....we're on vacation, how else would we have seen the second half?? Again the views were spectacular. After leaving the Puerto, there is a quick trip to a second dock which allows for a short hike up to some amazing falls and a lake. The views are spectacular and well worth it. Have your camera ready on the way back because the boat literally pulls right up to some huge waterfalls for photo opportunities. Highly recommend!
Written January 3, 2020
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Steve
Washington DC, DC40 contributions
Nov. 2018
A beautiful hike around the lake that is relaxing and beautiful. The views from the trail that is next to the lake are wonderful. The hikes along the trail do not take as long as projected by the map if you walk at a decent pace.
Written August 28, 2019
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John H
Manitowoc, WI61 contributions
Mar. 2019 • Couples
Very nice tours of the islands, lake and waterfall. The trees are amazing, The hotel very nice for lunch and the waterfalls nice starting a mirror lake. There are lots of steps going up to the mirror lake all wooded.
Written April 3, 2019
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Dilbertfan
Surrey, UK456 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
This excursion cost 5,320 Pesos plus another 844 Pesos of National Park entry fees and embarkation fees – so about £150 for the pair of us.
Arriving shortly after 12 o'clock at Puerto Panuelo, our guide bought the boat tickets while we paid the park passes and bought a sandwich lunch to take on the boat. By 12:30 we were queuing in pre-embarcation, and the boat left at 1pm. We got back to our hotel at just about 9pm, so it made for a very long day.
The first hour was a slow boat to the Los Cantaros Waterfall where we trekked through the forest on the nicely built boardwalk to the various viewpoints overlooking the waterfall. But since we had seen the Iguazu falls less than a week previously, this waterfall was pathetic in comparison. It also requires about 350 steps (ie: stairs) each way, so many people struggled.
The boat then took us the 10 minutes needed to cross to Puerto Blest, where we waited around until we were picked up by a coach and taken the 3.3kms to Puerto Frias on a dusty road, where we took a second boat for a 15-minute ride to admire a view of Cerro Tronadero (the “Thunderer”, the highest peak in the area, half of which lies in Chile, the other half in Argentina). At the end of that boat ride we were given 15 minutes to go and look at Che Guevara's old Norton motorbike replica he used to cross the Andes at some point, and to stretch our legs etc.. Then it was back again by boat and coach to Puerto Blest. There we hung around for the better part of an hour before being picked up by the original boat and taken back to Puerto Panuelo, an hour away.
There we boarded another coach and were driven into Bariloche, with stops along the way to drop off passengers in various hotels.
If the weather had been poor (and generally it rains in this area), the trip would have been a disaster. As it was, it was pretty dire. It's an awful waste of time, and far too expensive for what you get. The optional Lago Frias extension is rather a waste of time and money.
Beware of the recommendations of the tour guides: you can bet your life they are under pressure to get commissions for their travel agencies.
Arriving shortly after 12 o'clock at Puerto Panuelo, our guide bought the boat tickets while we paid the park passes and bought a sandwich lunch to take on the boat. By 12:30 we were queuing in pre-embarcation, and the boat left at 1pm. We got back to our hotel at just about 9pm, so it made for a very long day.
The first hour was a slow boat to the Los Cantaros Waterfall where we trekked through the forest on the nicely built boardwalk to the various viewpoints overlooking the waterfall. But since we had seen the Iguazu falls less than a week previously, this waterfall was pathetic in comparison. It also requires about 350 steps (ie: stairs) each way, so many people struggled.
The boat then took us the 10 minutes needed to cross to Puerto Blest, where we waited around until we were picked up by a coach and taken the 3.3kms to Puerto Frias on a dusty road, where we took a second boat for a 15-minute ride to admire a view of Cerro Tronadero (the “Thunderer”, the highest peak in the area, half of which lies in Chile, the other half in Argentina). At the end of that boat ride we were given 15 minutes to go and look at Che Guevara's old Norton motorbike replica he used to cross the Andes at some point, and to stretch our legs etc.. Then it was back again by boat and coach to Puerto Blest. There we hung around for the better part of an hour before being picked up by the original boat and taken back to Puerto Panuelo, an hour away.
There we boarded another coach and were driven into Bariloche, with stops along the way to drop off passengers in various hotels.
If the weather had been poor (and generally it rains in this area), the trip would have been a disaster. As it was, it was pretty dire. It's an awful waste of time, and far too expensive for what you get. The optional Lago Frias extension is rather a waste of time and money.
Beware of the recommendations of the tour guides: you can bet your life they are under pressure to get commissions for their travel agencies.
Written February 25, 2019
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pcwlons
London22 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
We were advised to go to the port at 9 am, however, boarding did not start until 10 am. As we were staying at Llao Llao our walk to the Puerto Pañuelo was brief (about 10 minutes), so we were one of the first to arrive. We paid our tickets for entry to the national park for this tour and the next day as we had another tour booked.
The boat out to Blest Port was a little busy, as it also had people on the tour to Chile. However, there were plenty of seats available. The announcements were in both Spanish and English, and after about an hour on Lake Nahuel Huapi we arrived at Puerto Blest. When you arrive you immediately see the hotel on the island which is a central point for the tours; there were many walking routes; however, we had booked the optional tour of Lake Frias. We had lunch in the hotel’s restaurant and found it to be really good quality and reasonably priced.
Unfortunately, we had misunderstood and began rushing to Lake Frias, believing we had to be there at 12:30. The walk was about 3km, and we arrived at 12:40, however luckily the actual instructions were to meet behind the hotel to take a bus to Lake Frias. Once everyone had arrived, we boarded a smaller boat and went to onto the lake. After a 15-minute boat ride, we were taken to a port, where there were a few buildings, including a replica of Che Guevarra’s motorcycle, the one he used to cross the Andes. After 30 minutes on at the port, we left on the 15-minute journey back. Cruising on Lake Frias was stunning, the light green waters and rock formations are stunning, so definitely one for nature lovers and those looking for stunning photographs.
We made our way back to Puerto Blest, and after 30 minutes the main boat departed to the falls. You are taken to another smaller dock (after 20 minutes) and are warned that there is a 200-meter walk. The walk was all uphill, but on wooden walkways, it was somewhat gruelling; however, the waterfalls were not as impressive as I had hoped. I have been to other waterfalls in the past, and this one would be classified as a small waterfall. After the uphill walk, we made our way back to the boat and then back to Puerto Pañuelo (50 minutes).
Observations – The staff on the boat are really helpful and friendly. The boat on the way out was busy, however, quietens down throughout the day. There are not too many signs, so when walking to Lagos Frias, we had no idea how much further we had to go.
Overall a really enjoyable day with some great scenery.
The boat out to Blest Port was a little busy, as it also had people on the tour to Chile. However, there were plenty of seats available. The announcements were in both Spanish and English, and after about an hour on Lake Nahuel Huapi we arrived at Puerto Blest. When you arrive you immediately see the hotel on the island which is a central point for the tours; there were many walking routes; however, we had booked the optional tour of Lake Frias. We had lunch in the hotel’s restaurant and found it to be really good quality and reasonably priced.
Unfortunately, we had misunderstood and began rushing to Lake Frias, believing we had to be there at 12:30. The walk was about 3km, and we arrived at 12:40, however luckily the actual instructions were to meet behind the hotel to take a bus to Lake Frias. Once everyone had arrived, we boarded a smaller boat and went to onto the lake. After a 15-minute boat ride, we were taken to a port, where there were a few buildings, including a replica of Che Guevarra’s motorcycle, the one he used to cross the Andes. After 30 minutes on at the port, we left on the 15-minute journey back. Cruising on Lake Frias was stunning, the light green waters and rock formations are stunning, so definitely one for nature lovers and those looking for stunning photographs.
We made our way back to Puerto Blest, and after 30 minutes the main boat departed to the falls. You are taken to another smaller dock (after 20 minutes) and are warned that there is a 200-meter walk. The walk was all uphill, but on wooden walkways, it was somewhat gruelling; however, the waterfalls were not as impressive as I had hoped. I have been to other waterfalls in the past, and this one would be classified as a small waterfall. After the uphill walk, we made our way back to the boat and then back to Puerto Pañuelo (50 minutes).
Observations – The staff on the boat are really helpful and friendly. The boat on the way out was busy, however, quietens down throughout the day. There are not too many signs, so when walking to Lagos Frias, we had no idea how much further we had to go.
Overall a really enjoyable day with some great scenery.
Written February 19, 2019
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Peter S
Puerto Varas, Chile78 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Friends
Travelling from Bariloche to Petrohué and Puerto Varas, this is an amazing journey, highly recommended way to travel from Argentina to Chile. We were a party of 4 sixty-year-olds. There are 3 legs to the journey.
Travelling from Bariloche we stayed at the Hosteria Katy (also recommended), which is close to Puerto Panuelo (just by Llao Llao), about 25km west of Bariloche, from where the catamaran ferry for Chile departs at 10am each day.
1st ferry leg to Puerto Blest takes about 1.5 hours. A 4WD bus then takes those passengers making the crossing to Chile, 10 mins through the jungle to Puerto Alegre, where a 2nd smaller ferry awaits to take you on a short 15 minute crossing of another lake to Puerto Frias where Argentina customs/immigration are cleared. (Travellers making the journey in the reverse direction cross-over here.)
A further 2 hour 4WD bus journey over the remote rain forest track used by Che Guevara, over the border. Chilean Customs/Immigration are cleared on reaching Peulla, where you can also have a late lunch in one of the two hotels, before the 3rd ferry from Peulla to Petrohué, taking about 2 hours. A coach then takes you by road to Puerto Varas, a journey of about 2 hours which includes a stop at the Petrohue River Waterfalls, arriving Puerto Varas 8-9pm. osts US$325 per person, but organisation is good, little waiting around and luggage is checked-in at departure and (other than for customs), is not seen again until arrival at Petrohue.
(It is also possible to do the journey by taking a bike on the ferry and then cycling between ferries, but speak to the tour operator. If doing this, I suggest travelling from Argentina to Chile, rather than the other way, unless you are a masochistic and serious mountain biker, wanting to face the very long, steep climb from Petrohue over the Andes to Argentina!)
Travelling from Bariloche we stayed at the Hosteria Katy (also recommended), which is close to Puerto Panuelo (just by Llao Llao), about 25km west of Bariloche, from where the catamaran ferry for Chile departs at 10am each day.
1st ferry leg to Puerto Blest takes about 1.5 hours. A 4WD bus then takes those passengers making the crossing to Chile, 10 mins through the jungle to Puerto Alegre, where a 2nd smaller ferry awaits to take you on a short 15 minute crossing of another lake to Puerto Frias where Argentina customs/immigration are cleared. (Travellers making the journey in the reverse direction cross-over here.)
A further 2 hour 4WD bus journey over the remote rain forest track used by Che Guevara, over the border. Chilean Customs/Immigration are cleared on reaching Peulla, where you can also have a late lunch in one of the two hotels, before the 3rd ferry from Peulla to Petrohué, taking about 2 hours. A coach then takes you by road to Puerto Varas, a journey of about 2 hours which includes a stop at the Petrohue River Waterfalls, arriving Puerto Varas 8-9pm. osts US$325 per person, but organisation is good, little waiting around and luggage is checked-in at departure and (other than for customs), is not seen again until arrival at Petrohue.
(It is also possible to do the journey by taking a bike on the ferry and then cycling between ferries, but speak to the tour operator. If doing this, I suggest travelling from Argentina to Chile, rather than the other way, unless you are a masochistic and serious mountain biker, wanting to face the very long, steep climb from Petrohue over the Andes to Argentina!)
Written February 16, 2019
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rolandlinda1
Atenas, Costa Rica465 contributions
Feb. 2019 • Couples
My wife and I recently did the Turistur tour. It was excellent. We have seen some beautiful fijords in New Zealand, Alaska, China, etc. and this one rivals all of the ones that we have seen. The ferry boat was very comfortable and the staff does and excellent job. Overall, we highly recommend this tour.
Written February 10, 2019
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Mike P
Ubud, Indonesia808 contributions
Jan. 2019 • Friends
Lovely hour boat ride over then a simple hike through the woods and up stairs to see the falls and different ponds.
Written January 25, 2019
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Hola, me gustaría ir a puerto blest y lago frias pero el día que me queda libre no me alcanza el tiempo para realizar la excursión.. saben de algún servicio de lancha que te lleve?
Silvina D
San Martin de los Andes, Argentina49 contributions
Yo, hasta donde se, solo se llega con la excursion de Turisur.
Lucía Mendizábal
Argentina160 contributions
Hola a todos! Estoy averiguando para realizar esta excursión y quería saber si me recomiendan comprar el pack por internet o en una agencia de turismo cuando llegue. No se si los precios varían dependiendo el medio. Muchas gracias!
Roxana E
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sobre la excursión, quería preguntarles si recomiendan el restaurante o llevar viandas? Tengo contratada la extencion al Lago Frias
BETTINA
Cordoba, Argentina1,309 contributions
Puedes comprar comida en el hotel o en el catamaran. Si llevas la propia hay unas mesas en el jardín del hotel. No tienes tiempo de comer en Lago Frias, si durante el recorrido es llevas algo sencillo.
Johy Belén
Buenos Aires, Argentina1 contribution
Hola, estoy por ir a Bariloche y tengo dudas sobre ésta excursión. En principio no sé si valdrá la pena o no extender a Puerto Frías porque tengo miedo de andar a las corridas y no disfrutar nada en Pto. Blest. En el caso de que no la hiciera cuánto tiempo te dan en Blest? SE puede hacer varios senderos en ese tiempo? No me queda claro si la Cascada de los Cantaros en antes o despúes de llegar a Pto. Blest porque leí comentarios que al puerto se puede llegar caminando desde un sendero. Saludos!
BETTINA
Cordoba, Argentina1,309 contributions
Los tiempos están justos. Si deseas disfrutar del trekking, no haría Lago Frias. Si quieres llevarte la mayor cantidad de recuerdos visuales, a mi me gusto la -breve- visita por lago frias.
Si tienes moderado estado físico, llegarás al toque de la cascada a tiempo.
Solo hay dos grandes caminatas en tu tiempo libre. La excursión de la mañana prometo va a Lago frias y luego a Las Cántaros, la excursión de la tarde hace al revés.
Oscar A
Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina25 contributions
Hola, me gustaría saber qué hacés en Puerto Blest si no comprás el paseo por el lago frías, mientras se realiza esa parte. Hay algo mas para recorrer, se puede llegar al lago frìas aunque no compres el paseo en barco?
BETTINA
Cordoba, Argentina1,309 contributions
Puedes comer, descansar y caminar de ante mano a Los cántaros pero me parece que no haces tiempo de ir y volver a Lago Frias a pie. Son 3,3 km de ida.
myriamedith
Rosario, Argentina26 contributions
Cuánta dificultad presenta la subida a la cascada?
RM2724
Central Argentina, Argentina17 contributions
Hola! Me gustaría visitar estos lugares pero sin contratar excursión, ya que poseo movilidad para llegar a puerto pañuelo... se puede hacer por cuenta propia el recorrido a la cascada y al lago frias?
Giuli Pice
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cual es la empresa?
Matilde C
Rosario, Argentina15 contributions
Hola contrate el barco, voy hasta puerto pañuelo en auto particular. Me cobran entrada o tasa de embarque? Saludos
Soledad N
Buenos Aires, Argentina48 contributions
Hola! Sí, te van a cobrar la entrada al parque y la tasa de embarque. Lo pagás en Puerto Pañuelo, tratá de estar allí con una anticipación mínima de una hora porque suele haber mucha gente. Saludos!
manuellafarialyrio
Niteroi, RJ758 contributions
É possível fazer esse passeio com bebê de colo? Dura o dia inteiro? Obrigada!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Blest y Cascada de los Cantaro
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