In Neuquén province, San Martín de los Andes is a favorite spot to relax among lakes, trees and a welocming atmosphere. Tourism, attractions, sightseeing, geography, photos, maps, art and entertainment, sports and recreation and practical information about this portion of the lake district of Argentina.
"The riding on the Estancia Huechahue provides glorious views of the vast grasslands. You ride through barren rolling hills and along the narrow rocky gorges of the Andean streams, to the tops of the hills where the mighty Andes rise up behind you and the vastness of Patagonia stretches out before you, whilst eagles and condors fly beside you."
"Overlooking a forest of Oregon pine, a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, and the north face of Mount Chapelco, this gable-roofed property may be set amid the untamed Patagonian wilderness, but there's nothing untamed about the hotel. Situated in a 560-acre gated community, it attracts those more interested in smart decor and safety than full immersion in Patagonian culture." Conde Nast review
It is the main tourist centre of the province. Its origins go back to 1883, when a fort was set up in the Vega Maipú. Today it is an active community with 18.000 inhabitants.
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Located on the shores of Lake Lácar, within the Lanín National Park, San Martín de los Andes is a paradise of peace and quietness, immersed in an environment of rivers, waterfalls, mounts and magical forests.
Introduction, trip planning, hotels and sports from Frommers.
San Martín de los Andes is a city in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. It is located in the Lácar Department in the south-west of the province, at the foot of the Andes, beside the Lácar Lake, 45 km from the border with Chile and about 1,545 km from Buenos Aires. It is one of the few passes beetwen Chile and Argentina that are open all year round.
Photos, maps, attractions, palces to stay and eat, plus an overview and getting there instructions.
