Information about San Martin de los Andes

The city is located at the shore of Lake Lacar and it´s the touristic capital of Neuquén with near 15.000 people. Founded at 1900 to extend the military border, the main characteristic is that keeps the architectural style of a mountain village, with all the services that the tourist needs. El Puma Hostel its an excellent option and a starting point for tours and activities. Only 15 km away it’s the Chapelco Ski Resort, with outstanding facilities for the skiers.

Conventional Tours:

Lago Lacar, navigating to Hua Hum (Chilean border).
Lanín Nacional Park (Different trails depending on the season).
Va. Quila Quina Beach (dec/mar).
Seven Lakes to Villa La Angostura or Bariloche (oct/apr)
Skiing at the Chapelco Ski Resort (jun/oct)

Non-conventional Tours: (nov/apr):

Rafting at the Hua Hum or Aluminé rivers.
Horseback riding: Hermoso Lake or Pampa Los Radales.
Mountain bike at the Chapelco Hill.
Lanín Volcano (nov/apr)
Fishing at lakes and rivers
Trekking through the woods.
Visit the mapuche communities.