Expeditions in Huechulafquen Lake
Live the experience of touring a glacial lake in the Lanín National Park, in the Argentine Patagonia.
Are you ready to sail in a water mirror? Come to Puerto Canoa and embark on a boat ride in the mythical Huechulafquen Lake. Sail along an area of nature reserve and discover places that you can only access by boat. Watch the embracing landscape. Waters that change colors according to the reflection of the sun. Coihue groves and forests. The Lanín volcano and its eternal glaciers. The Cantala and Los Angeles hills.
Through the transparent water, watch the rocky bottom in a shallow stretch and cross to another lake: the Epulafquen. Discover a forest burned by lava from a volcano four hundred years ago. Observe black rocks and twisted logs on the shore. With the help of a specialized tour guide, find out the meaning, the history or the legend of each geographic feature. Enjoy this lake ride in the province of Neuquén.
Geographic location: Province of Neuquén, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: By plane, to Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (also known as Chapelco Airport). By bus or by car via Ruta Nacional 5 (from Buenos Aires), and via Ruta Nacional 237 from the city of Neuquén.
Area: 104 sq km
Altitude: 875 meters above sea level
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 1 day
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothing, suitable for low temperatures.
Tips: book a tour with local operators in San Martín de los Andes or in Junín de los Andes.