Waking up in San Pedro peninsula is like being in a magical dream. Very early in the morning, illuminated by the sun, the mountains and the trees are silhouetted against the lake. Bariloche city is nearby, but in this spot, 14 miles away from the Patagonian “capital”, not even the sound of a car can be heard. Just birds singing and the sound of branches rustling in the wind.

That calm lends a special charm to Aldebarán, a boutique hotel on the shores of Nahuel Huapi that overlooks the best face of Mounts Capilla, Campanario and López. Wood, stone and leather furnish the interior, blending rustic style with contemporary elements and design objects, in a construction different from the others in the area. In the guest rooms, where good taste prevails, balconies and individual decks let the landscape in. Surrounded by coigue trees, the hotel becomes one with nature.
Having a breakfast of rosehip or fruits of the forest jam, dulce de leche spread, and freshly-baked homemade bread; taking strolls through the forest paths; relaxing in the heated pool that overlooks the lake; and lounging in a comfortable armchair in front of the fireplace, are just some of the things you can indulge in.
You can also taste the flavors of the regional cuisine in Sirius, the hotel’s restaurant. The chef dazzles with suckling pig, Patagonian lamb and some beef cooked in the clay oven. Such dishes are ideal for combining with interesting wines from Argentine wineries, matured in the hotel’s own wine cellar. 
A special pleasure is Aldebarán’s spa, a space devoted to relaxation that embodies the hotel’s philosophy: to bring guests closer to nature and bestow on them the peace of the place.