Introducing San Martín de Los Andes
Like a mellower version of Bariloche, San Martín has two peak periods – winter for skiing at Cerro Chapelco and summer for trekking, climbing, etc in the nearby Parque Nacional Lanín. Brave souls also swim in the chilly waters of Lago Lácar on the western edge of town. Between these times, it’s a quiet little town with a spectacular setting that retains much of the charm and architectural unity that once attracted people to Bariloche. A boat ride on the lake is pretty much a must if you’re passing through, and if the snow’s cleared (anytime from December onwards) and you’re heading south, you should seriously think about leaving town via the scenically neck-straining Ruta de los Siete Lagos (RN 234), which runs south to Villa la Angostura and Bariloche.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: WANTED: Expert traveller to help fine tune my itinerary - South America
by Pigletinoz 06 May 2012
Hello again, Ailz! Can I say how nice it is to help a newbie who is actually doing their research before asking questions :-) Yes, you…
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Advise needed for Patagonian roundtrip
by roman26 06 May 2012
Hello, at the end of november we are planning a roundtrip of 3,5 weeks through with a rented 4WD car. Day 1: Arrival in Temuco, drive…
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RE: Smaller cities/towns in Mendoza area & also Lake District in Argentina
by nahuel 02 May 2012
Bariloche itself isn´t a good deal, but not far away are good areas for hiking allthough it is a bit late for the mountains. A great place…
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