El Mirador Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Civic Center Bariloche
You can find out about the history of San Carlos de Bariloche with a visit to Civic Center Bariloche. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Catedral Alta Patagonia
Hit the slopes in San Carlos de Bariloche with a visit to Catedral Alta Patagonia. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Cerro Otto
Dine at the rotating restaurant at the summit of this white mountain to eat in style with views of Patagonian wonders.
Cerro Campanario
Soar over forests, mountains and lakes on the chairlift to reach the top of the hill. See Patagonia’s spectacular terrain laid out before you.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi
After visiting Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in San Carlos de Bariloche. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Piedras Blancas Lookout
From ziplining to snowboarding, try the fun activities on this resort on the snowy mountain where Argentine skiing began.
Activities
Bariloche: Circuito Chico with optional Cerro Catedral
Blest Adventure: Waterfalls, Forests, and Glaciers
From Bariloche: San Martin de los Andes along the Route of the 7 Lakes
Boat trip to Victoria Island and Arrayanes Forest
Our pick of the best El Mirador Hotel Deals
Charming Luxury Lodge & Private Spa
The staff at Charming Luxury Lodge is absolutely fantastic and made us feel so welcomed and taken care of. They truly went above and beyond to accommodate us with the best room, restaurant recommendations, and even packed us breakfast to go when we had to drive instead of flying home due to ...
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Lirolay Suites
The staff is exceptional. The communication ahead of our arrival was greatly appreciated and they made our stay just what we needed.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hostería Santa Rita
All good, but the room was very hot even with the windows open at night.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Rochester Bariloche
Excelente lugar, el personal muy amable, incluso antes del ingreso estan ayudando a que la ida del aeropuerto al hotel sea facil, al llegar nos ayudaron mucho para buscar comida que la llevan al hotel, la vista es preciosa, me senti en casa
Reviewed on 5 June 2025
Llao Llao Resort Golf & Spa
Alma del Lago Suites & Spa
Clean room. Great view. Nice facility. Note that the rooms do not have air conditioning. Yes, you can open the windows to cool the room at night, but the windows do not have screens. Hence, mosquitos come in. Rooms should have screens. Breakfast was OK, not stellar.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Mirador
Pinar de Festa
While Pinar de Festa may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cerro Otto Cable Car and Cerro Otto.
Pinar del Lago
While Pinar del Lago isn't home to many top sights, Cerro Otto Cable Car and Cerro Viejo Eco Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Playa Bonita
Playa Bonita is noteworthy for its lake views, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Nahuel Huapi Lake and Parque Ecoturistico Cerro Viejo.
Carihue
If you're spending some time in Carihue, Nahuel Huapi Lake and Cerro Viejo Eco Park are top sights worth seeing.
Melipal
Melipal might not have many top sights, but Cerro Otto Cable Car and Cerro Viejo Eco Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Los Maitenes
Though Los Maitenes may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Piedras Blancas Lookout and Cerro Viejo Eco Park.
