Deep in the lush, forested mountains and hills of Argentina’s northern Lake District, San Martin de los Andes is a pretty, resort town overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Lacar.
Smaller and more exclusive than Bariloche, San Martin hosts a good mix of lodges and swiss-alpine style hotels and is an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding national parks. Close by, the magnificent Lanin Volcano and National Park reveal excellent walking and riding trails while the majestic Lake Huechulafquen stretches out under the snowy peaks and attracts fly-fishermen and paddlers alike. Chile’s adventure capital Pucon lies just across the Andes linked by lonely mountain roads shrouded in monkey puzzle trees – perfect for self-drive adventures.
San Martin de los Andes Hotels
La Casa de Eugenia$$$
Casa de Eugenia is a vivid splash of blue in San Martin de los Andes, a charming family-run guesthouse and a former national parks administration office built in 1927, now recognised as a national heritage building. The B&B is surrounded by pretty gardens including a handsome heated pool while inside, you can relax in the sitting room or even the library, sinking into an armchair with a book in front of a crackling fireplace. There are no shortage of restaurants in San Martin but during ...
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