6 must-see items for summer vacations

The numerous beaches and the beautiful Patagonian postcards make it San martin de los andes It is an extremely attractive destination for summer vacations.

This city, on the shores of Lake Lácar and at one of the ends of the Route of the 7 Lakes, offers activities of aventura such as trekking, horseback riding and mountain bike circuits, among others, as well as lake experiences.

Next, 6 must-sees to do in San Martín de los Andes during the summer holidays.

It’s about a lake circuit that reaches Hua Hum, a place just two kilometers from the border with Chile. There are no electricity or gas services there and there is no Argentine telephone signal either.

The lake route begins at the port of Lake Lácar, on the coast of San Martín de los Andes and demands six hours.

The first stop, which takes place after half an hour of navigation, is in Quila Quina, land of the Mapuche communities. It is an area highly sought after by tourists in summer for its large Sandy beaches. The place has a restaurant and artisan stalls.

The next destination is Chachin, where you can do two walks of different intensities. The simplest is a 200-meter path that borders the Chachín River and allows you to see rapids. The second leads to a 30-meter waterfall.

The other place where the boat stops is Isla Santa Teresita where there is a single construction: a wooden chapel extremely small.

The last destination is Hua Hum, where we stop for half an hour, enough to drink and eat something delicious at the inn.

It is a 5 kilometer trek of medium difficulty. The trail begins at the effluent treatment plant, at the end of Juez del Valle street, in the area of ​​​​the Costanera of Lake Lácar.

A gate indicates that you are entering lands of the Mapuche community. The path, always ascending, crosses a forest where there are cypresses, radales, oaks and coihues.

Upon reaching the viewpoint, you have a magnificent view. The city of San Martín de los Andes, Abanico Hill, the beaches of Catritre and Quila Quina, and the entire Lácar Lake.

After some nice photos, tourists can return to the trail and walk another half hour to reach The Islita.

It is a small white sand beach with a rocky island in front that you can reach by swimming, it is just a few meters away.

It is a typical stop for every traveler who arrives in San Martín de los Andes. This tea house It is located about 20 minutes from the center on a mountain road.

Along the way, there are a series of miradores that allow you to see the city from above surrounded by hills and the impressive Lácar Lake.

The specialty of the house is a tower of three steps which includes tasting sandwiches made with sourdough bread, pastry delights such as puff pastry with dulce de leche, croissants and scones and homemade cakes of your choice. There is also the option of a savory experience.

Many tourists come to this place to see the sunsethas privileged views.

The current owners of Té Arrayán have been with the project since 2017, but the story goes back several years. It was even founded before the Lanin National Park, of which today he is a part. The English model and actress Renée Dickinson was the one who started construction in 1936 with the idea of ​​creating a tea house and a mountain setting.

This ski center is converted in summer. Located on Route 40, in the section that connects San Martín with Villa la Angostura, this complex offers a wide variety of activities for these hot months.

The 350-hectare property is part of a private ranch that is located within the Lanín National Park. The project began in 2018 as a snow park, the first ski season was in 2022 and in summer they use the facilities so that tourists can enjoy this place.

One of the most popular activities is cabalgata with Creole horses. They last one hour and include lunch. The activity, in total, is 4 hours.

There are also numerous options for trekking of different difficulties and the possibility of doing them in electric bikes.

It is a scenic stretch of the ruta 40. There are 108 kilometers that connect San Martín de los Andes with Villa la Angostura.

Along the way there are forests of cypresses and pellín oak, mountain ranges, turquoise waters, viewpoints and a path of ups, downs and challenging curves.

He Place, in San Martín, begins the journey. Lake Machónico, Villarino and Falkner are the next stops on the Route of the 7 Lakes.

The lake appears among a forest of trees Escondido and later, the Mirror, named for the effect produced by its waters. The sky and the mountains are reflected in this extremely popular basin in summer.

Lastly, there is the Correntoso, where you can see Cerro Bayo and Filo Belverede. The river that bears the same name, 260 meters long and considered one of the shortest in the world, joins it with the Nahuel Huapi, which some consider the eighth lake on this path.

To get to the beginning of the trail you have to go by car along the provincial route 48 that leads to the Hua Hum international crossing, to Yuco, a spectacular bay ideal for spending the day, with sandy beaches, myrtle trees and green waters.

The path to Las Corinas lagoon begins on the right side of the route, just in front of the sign that indicates the park ranger’s section. It is very easy to locate the entrance.

The beginning is a climb continues and the path enters a forest where ferns, mosses, and a lot of humidity abound.

The Corina Grande lagoon is hiddenon the left side, between the forest and the colihues reeds.

To get to the Corina Chica lagoon, you have to continue walking for another fifteen minutes.

The return is made by same path and it is an activity that takes all day.

By plane, JetSmart flies to Chapelco airport in San Martín de los Andes. The low cost began operating this route last July.

• It currently has 5 weekly frequencies (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

• The flight lasts 1.40 hours.

• It leaves and returns to the Aeroparque of the City of Buenos Aires.