Puerto Manzano – Local History and Scenic Views

Puerto Manzano combines a clear connection to the road with local history and scenery: the Bahía is on RN40 toward Bariloche, a hiking trail starts from Ruta 40, and historical sites and a landmark add further points of interest. Bus services and bicycle rentals provide additional options for planning your stay.

Getting around: Bahía, bus and bicycle

Bahía de Puerto Manzano is 7 km from El Cruce, on RN40 toward Bariloche. This combination of a reference point, road and direction makes it easier to locate the bay. The municipal bus service reaches Puerto Manzano year-round; check the current schedule before setting out. Bicycles can be rented in Puerto Manzano. If you plan to use this option, it is advisable to confirm current availability in advance. Bus service and bicycle rentals are different aspects to consider when organizing your stay.

Hiking trail and local history

The Senda Cerro O'Connor hiking trail starts from Ruta 40 in Puerto Manzano. This specific starting point can serve as a planning reference if you would like to include a hike in your stay. Check the current access conditions in advance before planning to take the trail.

At the Hito Jesuítico in Puerto Manzano, Jesuits built a church in 1671 that stood there until 1717. The original house in Puerto Manzano was built by Cristian Book, who settled the area from 1907 onward; it is still standing and is considered a striking example of vernacular architecture. These two sites offer different historical points of reference: the Jesuit church in the 17th and early 18th centuries, and Book’s settlement from 1907 onward.

Landmark, scenery and construction

The “Letras Corporeas” tourist landmark is installed in Puerto Manzano. It stands in a natural setting that frames a picturesque view of Villa La Angostura. Muelle Puerto Manzano offers a different point of interest: wood from the surrounding area was used to build it. A scenic viewpoint and a specifically named building material thus stand alongside one another as distinct local details.

More options in Departamento Los Lagos

For a regional selection within the wider destination of Departamento Los Lagos, you can include other landscapes and activities. Villa Traful lies on the shore of Lago Traful, surrounded by Coihue forests and the landforms of the Andean-Patagonian mountain range. Viewpoints in Villa Traful offer views of the lake as well as volcanic and mountainous scenery. Activities there include hiking, trekking, birdwatching and fly fishing; boat trips to Bosque Sumergido also depart from Villa Traful. This gives you a range of regional highlights: viewpoints, land-based activities and trips on the water.

Villa La Angostura lies on National Route 40 along the famous Camino de los Siete Lagos. The 110-kilometer Ruta de los Siete Lagos connects San Martín de los Andes with Villa La Angostura and crosses parts of Lanín and Nahuel Huapi National Parks. If you plan to drive the route, check current road conditions in advance.

Trails in Departamento Los Lagos also differ in their layout. The 12-kilometer Sendero al Bosque de Arrayanes connects Villa La Angostura with Bosque de Arrayanes via the Quetrihué Peninsula; it is designed for pedestrians and cyclists. A stepped trail leads to the Miradores de Quetrihué, with views of the Andes, Bahía Brava, Villa La Angostura and Bahía Mansa. The Sendero entablonado Bosque de Arrayanes, in turn, is an easy-to-walk wooden boardwalk among Arrayán trees. These offer a choice of different trail types: a longer shared route, a path to viewpoints and a boardwalk.

Discover more destinations: Villa La Angostura.

Go to the wider travel overview: Departamento Los Lagos.