In the province of Neuquén is Villa Traful, a picturesque mountain town that tourists and all visitors who come to rest and relax in the middle of nature fall in love with. With a lake that impresses with its crystalline water, surrounded by majestic mountains and forests, thousands of people arrive year after year to visit this destination considered one of the most beautiful places in Argentine Patagonia.
One of the main attractions of the place is the submerged forest, where specimens of gigantic cypress trees remain standing and the crowns of the tallest ones emerge from the depths towards the surface of Lake Traful. The beauty of the landscape found underwater seems to be a product of the imagination, since it is a mountain forest with a variety of fish that live among the trees.
Alto Traful is a paradise in itself in the middle of the path of the 7 lakes, proposing a different experience, combining tranquility, calm, gastronomy, relaxation and rest. It could be said that the Hotel's main strategy is constant improvement. In a place privileged by nature it would be easy to say that you cannot ask for anything more, but this hotel is present in every detail, so that whoever visits it will be surprised by its magic and fall in love with this paradise.
The hotel offers 26 suites with privileged views of the mountains or the lake. The rooms feature a flat-screen TV, microwave, bathtub and shower. Some suites have a hydromassage and a small kitchen, providing all the comforts to enjoy a pleasant stay.
In addition, the hotel has the option of 2 houses with capacity for up to 4 people with a bedroom, sofa bed, small kitchen, private deck with barbecue and its own parking.
An ideal option for families or groups of friends. The houses offer privacy that gives the feeling of being in your own cabin in the middle of Patagonia.
Alto Traful provides unique moments full of warmth, comfort and relaxation with the possibility of creating personalized experiences. The hotel offers spaces such as the heated pool and jacuzzi overlooking the Lake, massage room, wet and dry sauna. Furthermore, in every corner of the hotel, the views of the lake or the mountains are the protagonists of a unique setting.
The gastronomic proposal is another of the protagonists in the experience offered by the hotel. It invites you on a journey through flavors and pairings, connecting with Patagonian sensations in every bite. Patagonia is the imprint on the proposals, combining textures, ingredients, traditions and regional products, the restaurant offers an exquisite gourmet menu that evokes unique flavors, whether for lunch, dinner or tea time.
To complete the experience and enjoy the natural environment, the destination offers various activities and experiences. Its activities include horseback riding, hiking, trekking, sailing, diving and kayaking.
Villa Traful also attracts those who practice sport fishing with modalities such as spinning, trolling, casting and fly casting, who come to the town with the intention of catching salmon, trout, among others (the return of the specimens is mandatory throughout the fishing season in search of protecting the fish fauna of the place).
Getting to know the submerged forest is a mandatory stop, but other attractions to discover in the destination are: Las Mellizas Lagoon, the Cave Paintings, the Negro and Monje Trajil hills and the Catarata, Arroyo Blanco and Coa Co waterfalls.
Without a doubt, visiting this oasis in the middle of Patagonia and staying at Hotel Alto Traful will be unforgettable experiences to keep unique postcards in your retina and in your heart.