The journey to Laguna Verde is an immersion in a setting that seems to have come straight out of a winter film. Located in the Valle del Challhuaco Nature Reserve, this experience offers the perfect balance between the tranquility of nature and fun in the snow. The adventure begins with a guided walk along trails surrounded by fully snow-covered lenga forests, where the fresh mountain air and the silence of the Andes create an atmosphere of incomparable peace.

The highlight of the hike is the Laguna Verde observation deck, a spectacular mirror of water that, during the winter months, turns into a solid, gleaming sheet of ice. This magical ecosystem is home to the Challhuaco frog, an endemic species that sparks the curiosity of adults and children alike. The hike is classified as easy, allowing all members of the family, regardless of age or previous mountaineering experience, to enjoy the scenery without much physical exertion.

After admiring the lagoon, the group returns to Espacio Neumeyer, a cosy mountain retreat that offers stunning views. There, you will be welcomed with a full home-cooked lunch made with regional ingredients to warm up your body after the tour. The menu includes a creamy soup as a starter, an invigorating legume ragout as the main course, and a lemon mousse with red berries to end the meal on a high note.

The fun continues after lunch on the refuge's sliding tracks. It's time to unleash your inner child and enjoy sleighs and “culipatines” to glide down the snowy slopes in a safe and controlled environment. Between the descents, you can also recharge with a flavoured tea accompanied by a regional alfajor, making this day in Bariloche an unforgettable memory of joy and contact with the wilderness of Patagonia.