San Martín de los Andes

Where should I stay?

Where should I eat?

• El Regional · Centro · Patagonian regional: Long-running restaurant for Patagonian specialties such as smoked meats, trout and venison, with a regional-style picada board.
• La Tasca · Centro · Patagonian, game: Cozy, wine-lined dining room known for wild game, trout and a strong list of Argentine wines.
• La Costa del Pueblo · Costanera · Argentine: Casual restaurant facing Lago Lácar with pastas, grilled meats and trout, handy after a lakeside walk.
• Mamusia · Centro · Chocolate shop & café: Traditional chocolatier and confectionery for Patagonian chocolates, alfajores and a hot chocolate.

What should I do?

• Lago Lácar · Costanera: The glacial lake at the edge of town, with a lakefront promenade and beach for walks and sunset views.
• Mirador Bandurrias · Lago Lácar (north shore): Viewpoint on Mapuche community land reached by a short hike or drive, with a sweeping view over the town and lake.
• Mirador Arrayán · Cerro Comandante Díaz: Hillside viewpoint above the lake with a traditional tea house, easy to reach by car or on foot.
• Parque Nacional Lanín · Neuquén Andes: National park surrounding the town, home to the snow-capped Volcán Lanín, lakes and araucaria forests.
• Cerro Chapelco · Chapelco: Ski resort about 20 km from town with winter skiing and summer chairlift rides, hiking and mountain biking.
• Ruta de los Siete Lagos · Ruta Nacional 40: Scenic stretch of Route 40 between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura, passing a chain of mountain lakes.
• Fly fishing for trout · Lanín area rivers: Guided fly-fishing trips on rivers like the Chimehuín and Malleo, among Patagonia's best trout waters (license required).