San Martín de los Andes: Outings and Excursions in the area

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		A Painter Called Iván Over twenty years ago, he resolved to get away from everything and everyone in order to return when he wished to do so. Those who know him or have seen his work assert that he is one of the greatest artists nature...

		An Englishman in the Andes We toured around the various attractions in this picturesque city on an authentic London double-decker bus.

		Getting Deep into the Purifying Waters A new resort to enjoy the Lahuen Có hot springs, one of the most paradisiacal nooks in Lanín National Park.

		Horse and Rider, Alone The rodeo is an excellent opportunity to show skills and gather the followers of this rural tradition on one day spent with whips and spurs.

		Letting the Sun Shine Summer in Chapelco also invites to enjoy the mountain with amusing adventure programs.

		Natural Balcony The Arrayán vantage point is a place offering one of the best views of the city and the lake.

		The Woodpecker’s Flight Zip lining in a forest of lengas on the Chapelco Mountain Range, a new proposal made by Miramas, inspired in the flight style of the Magellanic woodpecker.

		Chapelco Mount (in the winter) Only 19 kilometers away from San Martín de los Andes and almost until mid-Spring, Chapelco offers you the possibility of enjoying an unforgettable season. A lot of sun, high...

		Four Times Chapelco Tetrathlon is the most important competition in the season at Mount Chapelco and one of the most difficult combined trials in the national scope.

		Dos lagos, dos volcanes We went on a lake excursion on board the modern José Julián Catamaran and visited Lakes Huechulafquen, Epulafquen and a solidified lava river.

		Recipes from the Mountain The interesting and varied gourmet proposals made by the picturesque mountain village represent a typical local style.

		Walking on the Moon We entered the lenga forest at Mount Chapelco wearing our snowshoes. As if we were landing on the moon, we walked on deep powder snow.

		Other Mountain Recipes There are so many good gastronomic proposals in the city that we could not but continue with our tour.

		The Taste of Homebrewing Patagonian homebrewed beer has a personal stamp. We visited Sur Patagónica brewery to tell you about the secrets of this traditional German beverage.

		On the Shores of a Patagonian lake We changed the angle of vision of Lake Machónico: instead of admiring it from its vantage point on the 7-Lake Road, we went sailing across it.

		Fresh Waters, Clear Waters We practiced some mountain lake diving in Lake Lácar. With a very good temperature and visibility, we experienced the pleasure of diving in front of the shores of the “little island”.

		Cabalgata por el Cerro Abanico En tierras de la Comunidad Mapuche Curruhuinca, se puede realizar una cabalgata por el Cerro Abanico y obtener hermosas vistas panorámicas.

		Handmade As in various places in Patagonia, craftsmen gather at the main square to display and sell their creations to tourists and locals.

		Towards The Border Across The Hua Hum Pass An amusing tour towards the Chilean lakes that includes navigation across Lake Pirihueico, with beautiful mountain range sceneries.

		First Settlers The First Settlers Museum preserves part of the cultural richness of the first communities dwelling the mountain range region.

		Seven Lakes Route Known as the “Seven Lakes Route”, we will go along the section of National Route 234 that joins the districts of San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura.

		Siete Lagos by bike This is an ideal excursion since it is only 112 kilometers long along Nº 234 Provincial Route which links San Martín de los Andes City with La Angostura Village. There are no huge demands regarding...

		Prelude to the Valdivian Rainforest On the way to the Hua Hum international pass, the environment adopts the natural features typical of the other side of the mountain range. A tour around various sites displaying the beauty of this singular area.

		Argentine Licence Plates Museum In San Martín de los Andes, there is one`place where you can get to know history in a different way - visiting the original Museum of Argentine Licence Plates in Abedules blind alley.

		Paragliding in Chapelco Foothills It had been a long time since I first dreamed of paragliding and accomplishing that ancient dream owned by all men of flying as a bird. I could make it come true when Juan Fernández invited me to ...

		Defying the Lácar A trial for good swimmers and lovers of cold waters, swimming across Lake Lácar is one of the most intrepid events in the summer.

		Patagonian New Year On June 24, the primitive peoples both from Chile and Argentina celebrate the beginning of the new year. An ancient tradition which attracts new visitors every year.

		Reserved Patagonia We visited one of the wonderful nooks of the area: Lakes Huechulafquen and Paimún. During the tour, we visited the district of Junín de los Andes, the Chimehuín River and we spotted the Lanín Volcano.

		Mamuil Malal International Pass This is one of the passes that links us to the Republic of Chile. You must leave San Martín de los Andes by National Route 34 until you reach the town of Junín de los Andes. From there you must take Provincial...

		The Beauties of the Curruhué Inside the Lanín National Park, the natural environment of Lake Curruhué offers beautiful landscapes originated in its volcanic past.

		Walking on Sunshine Catritre and Quila Quina are two of the nicest and most accessible beaches on Lake Lácar. Very popular in the summer, activities in the open air or camping are a part of the natural beauty.

		Rafting in Hua-Hum River We crossed the Andes on board a rubber boat that led us through the Valdivian forest. Rapids, pools and fun with the family took hold of the moment.

		When I Head for Chile We crossed towards Chile through the Cardenal Samoré Pass. During the tour, we had a look from every natural vantage point in the pre-Andes.

		Seek and you shall find Hidden in a thick Patagonian forest, the Ñivinco Cascade offers its best sounds in a nook where silence rules.

		On the Summit of Freedom We climbed one of the most attractive and mythical Andean massifs in the Patagonia: the Lanin volcano. Such unforgettable experience contacted us with the depths of our souls.

		An Amazing Road After passing by the village of Meliquina, Del Córdoba Pass lays out a different kind of tour used as an alternative to the 7-Lake Road.

		Lake Lácar Little Island A beautiful hike around Bandurrias hill up to a small islet emerging from the cold waters near the shore.

		The Fish Trap This is an invitation to visit the Fish Capture and Breeding Station in the city, which carries out a significant task in the preservation of salmonidae.

		Hiking to Laguna Verde Partimos desde San Martín de los Andes en auto por la llamada ruta de los siete lagos (RN 234), bordeando el Lago Lácar a nuestra derecha y con rumbo a la Base del Cerro Chapelco, distante a 20 km...

		Hiking to Cerro Colorado Leaving from San Martín de los Andes along National Route 234 to Junín de los Andes, you get to a crossroad on the left to the Virgin of the mOuntain. There you take the route...

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