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Where the lake begins to hold still
40°45'27.7"S 71°38'46.7"W
NAHUEL HUAPI, PATAGONIA
RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX MEMBER
In northern Patagonia, where the Andes descend into deep blue water and ancient forests meet the silence of the mountains, Las Balsas has stood for more than four decades — evolving from a family home into an intimate retreat of 20 rooms and villas for those who seek something increasingly rare: intimacy, authenticity, and time.
A place where the lake is not a view, but a presence.
WAYS TO STAY
At Las Balsas, accommodation is not about choosing a room, but about how you want to inhabit the place.
THE SETTING
A Private Natural Reserve
Set on 15 hectares of private natural reserve along the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, Las Balsas is immersed in protected forest and untouched shoreline.
Nature is not curated. It is preserved. Native woodland, open water, and mountain air define the atmosphere, offering a rare sense of seclusion within Patagonia’s vast landscape.
15
HECTARES OF PROTECTED NATIVE FOREST
79
% LOCAL SOURCING IN OUR KITCHEN
37
YEARS OF CONSERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP
92
BIRD SPECIES RECORDED ON SITE
A GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP
Relais & Châteaux
As the first Relais & Châteaux in Latin America, Las Balsas joined a global collection guided by art de vivre, culinary excellence, and a profound respect for place.
GETTING HERE
Your arrival
Las Balsas is located on the shores of Lake Nahuel Huapi, just 2 km from Villa La Angostura and approximately 80 km from San Carlos de Bariloche.
The nearest airport is San Carlos de Bariloche International Airport (BRC), with regular flights from Buenos Aires and other major cities. From the airport, the drive to the lodge takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes along one of Patagonia’s most scenic routes.
80 km
FROM BARILOCHE
Transfer
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Year-round
OPEN ALL SEASONS
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