San Martín de Los Andes
One of the favorite paradises of the Argentine Patagonia is waiting for you by Lake Lácar.
Are you looking for a place gifted by nature and a myriad of options for adventure? Discover a treasure in the Andes mountains: San Martín de los Andes. Explore a world of lakes and rivers, waterfalls and cascades, hills and native forests that change colors along the year. Watch the greens and the yellows, the reds and the oranges, the ochers and the whites. Tour the Huella Andina trail and walk along circuits that invite you to interpret nature.
Discover a city with multiple cultural options. Watch its houses, built with stone and wood in the Andes mountains style. Enjoy trekking and hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, rafting and sailing, sports fishing and bird watching. Are you fond of skiing? In winter, visit Chapelco, one of the major ski resorts in South America. Live it all in the province of Neuquén.
Geographic location: Province of Neuquén, Argentine Patagonia.
How to get there: by air, to Aviador Carlos Campos Airport (also known as Chapelco Airport). By land, by bus or car via Ruta Nacional 5 from Buenos Aires (1,500 km) and via Ruta Nacional 237 from the City of Neuquén (435 km).
Area: 140 sq km.
Altitude: 640 meters above sea level.
Climate: temperate cold, with snowfall in winter.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: warm clothes, suitable for very low temperatures in winter.