San Martin de los Andes is the tourist center of Neuquén Province and proves ideal for visitors who find sheer delight in admiring stunning views.

Nevertheless, more than just a visually stunning area, San Martin offers a broad variety of attractions and important entertainment centers can be found within the city.

Eco tourism for example is a very popular activity in this city and its surrounding, where numerous paths and parks to visit can be found. Also, people can enjoy adventure holidays here doing sports such as skiing or trekking and even agro tourism is highly recommended as well.

There are numerous travel agencies available at this city as well, which organize a wide variety of excursions and provide advice on nightclubs and entertainment centers. Among the many tourist facilities there is a casino at the city center as well.

Thus, San Martin de los Andes is a tourist destination that is well worth visiting during the summer and during the winter months. A pleasant and quiet place where people can find adventure and sports surrounded by a natural environment.

This beautiful lake with glacial origin stretches to the west area into the Monthué Lake, which is described as a branch of the Lácar itself.

The Lacar is located within the Lanín National Park and it is the country’s first lake to flow into the Pacific Ocean.

In fact, it flows into the ocean through a lacustrine basin that ends near the city known as Valdivia, located three hundred kilometers from San Martin de los Andes in a straight line.

It is one of the major tourist attractions in San Martin de los Andes. A large number of tourists of all ages visit this place.

It is located about 800 meters above sea level. From this height a splendid view of the whole city can be enjoyed, including the Lácar Lake, Chapelco Hill, Vizcacha and Abanico Hills and “Piedra de Trompul” (Trompul Stone).

In order to access this attraction walking, a cobbled path must be follow starting at the foot of the hill, on the coast of Lácar Lake. It is possible to access it by car as well, following national route 248 in first place and then route 234.

This museum, which is located in the city’s civic center and was built in 1930, works in an attractive wooden house. It contains a collection of works which are an important part of the city’s rich historical heritage.

Formerly, this house worked as headquarters of the city’s first Comisión Fomento (First Local Committee of Public Works) and later the municipality began to operate here until 1962.

That same year this construction was moved about nine blocks away from the original place to work as a home and lunch room for workers and as a shed to stock materials.

Finally, in 1987 the museum was restored and it began to work as the First Settlers Museums, a place that is steeped into history where pieces of great archaeological value can be found.

Although generally beaches are largely synonym to summer months, here in San Martin de los Andes they are a striking example of the city’s outstanding natural beauty and can be enjoyed all year round.

While during the summer these beaches become the chief attraction, they are a well worth visiting spot at winter as well. The nearest beach is known as Catrite and history reveals that it was here where the Mapuches made their pleas.

Eight kilometers ahead a beach known as Quila Quina is found. The waters from the cascade of Arroyo Grande that fall in this beach and have healing effects are the main attraction of this place.

This majestic hill of San Martin de los Andes is one of the city’s most outstanding tourist spots.

It is 1980 meters high and offers a breathtaking panoramic view. What is more, one of the best skiing resorts in all the Patagonia can be found here.

This resort, well known worldwide, is located 19 kilometers from the mountain village. Furthermore, it offers twenty ski runs with different levels of difficulty and excellent quality snow.

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