Situated on the shores of Lake Lácar, inside the Lanín National Park, San Martín de los Andes is considered a paradise of quietness surrounded by rivers, cascades, hills and magical forests.
It started as a military settlement. Today, this typical mountain village dazzles visitors with its particular buildings made of wood and stone which create a cozy and charming environment.
A tourist destination par excellence, San Martín de los Andes offers visitors many hotel, gastronomic and recreation proposals for all kinds of visitors, no matter their age.
During the winter, the activities revolve around the Mount Chapelco winter resort, one of the most attractive in Patagonia, located a few kilometers from the center of town. This international resort has 29 trails of various difficulties, a complete services structure and the best assistance for those who enjoy ski and winter sports.
San Martín de los Andes also offers the possibility of practicing fly-fishing and big game hunting and it is the starting point for a great variety of land and lake tours, to spend unforgettable moments in tight contact with nature, any time of the year.

A great number of exciting excursions include everything from beholding unique sceneries during pleasant hiking tours to the adrenaline generated by adventure travel. Some of these tours include the Seven-Lake Road, Villa la Angostura, the Lanín Volcano, Lakes Meliquina, Filo Hua Hum, Currhué and the Lahuen Co hot springs, Lakes Paimún and Huechulafquen.
San Martín de los Andes may be accessed by land, through Route 234, or by air through the local airport.