Patagonia, Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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San Martín de los Andes
Tours and Activities
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A Rodeo Day An exceptional sample of the criollo skills on horseback in a rodeo afternoon within a purely rural environment. |
A Rodeo Day |
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Che in the Mapuche Land A simple and dynamic museum shows us the very controversial figure of an Argentinian-born revolutionary adopted by Cuba and known as Che Guevara. |
Che in the Mapuche Land |
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Cuisine Tips Overlooking Lake Lácar We attended an amusing chef gathering in a paradisiacal spot, ideal for good gourmet cuisine. It included the tasting of excellent wines grown in Neuquén. |
Cuisine Tips Overlooking Lake Lácar |
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Discovering Villa Lago Meliquina This is a new destination for tourists but a spectacular place to stay, whether on vacations or any long weekend marked by the calendar. |
Discovering Villa Lago Meliquina |
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Motocross in San Martín de los Andes Motocross is present in San Martín de los Andes, and it is good motocross indeed. The Patagonian regional motocross championship is enjoyed at this location every year in October. |
Motocross in San Martín de los Andes |
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Snowshoes Are like No other Shoes Not only is snowshoeing wonderful but also easy to enjoy by anyone willing to practice it. |
Snowshoes Are like No other Shoes |
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The City Beach in Summer A visit to the new Lake Lácar waterfront is a must as its dynamic distribution offers a nice beach and all nautical activities a few blocks away from the downtown. |
The City Beach in Summer |
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Yesterday, Lácar Hotel; Today, Young Cuisine Reminiscent of the old mountain village, Doña Quela Restaurant preserves its original atmosphere and adds up a menu containing young dishes with very Patagonian flavors. |
Yesterday, Lácar Hotel; Today, Young Cuisine |
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Chapelco`s Tetrathlon Tetrathlon is “the” competition of the season at Mount Chapelco and one of the most important combined trials in the country. |
Chapelco`s Tetrathlon |
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A Tour around Two Patagonian Lakes We went on a lake excursion on board the modern José Julián Catamaran and visited Lakes Huechulafquen, Epulafquen and a solidified lava river with the best views of the Lanín Volcano. |
A Tour around Two Patagonian Lakes |
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Zip-lining at Mount Chapelco Zip lining in a forest of lengas on the Chapelco Mountain Range, a new proposal made by Miramas, inspired in the flight style of the Magellanic woodpecker. |
Zip-lining at Mount Chapelco |
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On a Motorbike around San Martín On a motorbike, we resolved to see the surroundings of San Martín de los Andes. Here are some alternatives to visit on two wheels. |
On a Motorbike around San Martín |
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The View from Arrayán The Arrayán vantage point is one of the most beautiful and best located panoramic sites in the city. Easily accessed and close to the downtown area, it features excellent views of town and Lake Lácar. |
The View from Arrayán |
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Seven Lakes Route A circuit that enables visitors to get deep into the most intimate sceneries of the Patagonian nature. A zigzagging tour, specially thought for the family, that shows all the magic of the area. |
Seven Lakes Route |
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Restaurants in San Martín de los Andes The interesting and varied gourmet proposals made by the picturesque mountain village represent a typical local style. |
Restaurants in San Martín de los Andes |
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More Restaurants at San Martín de los Andes There are so many good gastronomic proposals in the city that we could not but continue with our tour. |
More Restaurants at San Martín de los Andes |
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Rafting in Hua-Hum River We crossed the Andes on board a rubber boat that led us through the Valdivian forest. Rapids, pools and fun with the family took hold of the moment. |
Rafting in Hua-Hum River |
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The Challenge to Climb the Lanín Volcano Ascent of one of the most attractive, mythical and challenging Andean massifs in Patagonia. An unforgettable experience to explore oneself. |
The Challenge to Climb the Lanín Volcano |
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Towards The Border Across The Hua Hum Pass An amusing tour towards the Chilean lakes that includes navigation across Lake Pirihueico, with beautiful mountain range sceneries. |
Towards The Border Across The Hua Hum Pass |
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Siete Lagos by bike This is an ideal excursion since it is only 112 kilometers long along Nº 234 Provincial Route which links San Martín de los Andes City with La Angostura Village. |
Siete Lagos by bike |
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Route to Chile through Mamuil Malal This international pass joins the Argentinian and Chilean lake districts and presents similar natural features to both sides of the border in a very amusing tour. |
Route to Chile through Mamuil Malal |
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Argentine Licence Plates Museum In San Martín de los Andes, you can get to know history in a different way - visiting the original Museum of Argentine Licence Plates in Abedules blind alley. |
Argentine Licence Plates Museum |
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San Martín on the Red Bus Here is an amusing version of the City Tour on board an authentic London double-decker bus. |
San Martín on the Red Bus |
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Chapelco Mount (in the winter) Almost until mid-Spring, this winter resort offers an unforgettable ski season, with lots of sunshine, excellent snow quality and first-class services. |
Chapelco Mount (in the winter) |
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Secret Ñivinco Cascade Very close to the traditional roads we find the wonderful Ñivinco Waterfalls, which confirm that every forest hides some mystery to be unveiled. |
Secret Ñivinco Cascade |
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Lakes Paimún and Huechulafquen, a Tour We visited one of the wonderful nooks of the area: Lakes Huechulafquen and Paimún. During the tour, we visited the district of Junín de los Andes, the Chimehuín River and we spotted the Lanín Volcano. |
Lakes Paimún and Huechulafquen, a Tour |
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Tour around Lakes Curruhué Grande and Chico We toured around the central area of the Lanín National Park and enjoyed the lakes, mountains and volcanoes landscape. |
Tour around Lakes Curruhué Grande and Chico |
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Snowshoeing on the Snows of Chapelco Snowshoeing through the lenga forest in Chapelco is an enjoyable alternative to experience the mountain off the ski trails. |
Snowshoeing on the Snows of Chapelco |
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Trekking at Colorado Hill We left San Martín de los Andes through National Route 234 heading for Junín de los Andes and got to a fork next to the site known as the Virgin of the Mountain, where we turned left into National Route 48 (made of gravel). |
Trekking at Colorado Hill |
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Beaches on the Lácar: Catritre and Quila Quina Catritre and Quila Quina are two of the most popular beaches in the summer. Resting on the shores of the Lácar, both alternatives let visitors enjoy the lake till sunset. |
Beaches on the Lácar: Catritre and Quila Quina |
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Towards the Little Island A small islet emerging in Lake Lácar very near the shore is the destination of this hiking tour around Bandurrias hill. |
Towards the Little Island |
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We Visited the First Settlers` Museum The First Settlers Museum preserves part of the cultural richness of the first communities dwelling the mountain range region. |
We Visited the First Settlers` Museum |
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San Martín Square, Craftsmen Year Round In the winter and the summer, the craftsmen’s market surrounding the main square becomes a traditional and colorful tour. |
San Martín Square, Craftsmen Year Round |
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Fish Capture and Breeding Station The salmonidae species from Lake Lácar are preserved at the Fish Capture and Breeding Station in the city. |
Fish Capture and Breeding Station |
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On a Sled Pulled by Dogs at Mount Chapelco We toured the majestic lenga forest at Mount Chapelco on a sled pulled by dogs. A fantastic adventure on the snow both for adults and children. |
On a Sled Pulled by Dogs at Mount Chapelco |
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Swimming across Lake Lácar Swimming across Lake Lácar has become one of the most popular sports events in San Martín during the summer. |
Swimming across Lake Lácar |
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To Chile through Cardenal Samoré Pass We crossed towards Chile through the Cardenal Samoré Pass. During the tour, we had a look from every natural vantage point in the pre-Andes. |
To Chile through Cardenal Samoré Pass |
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Across Paso Córdoba The already famous Paso Córdoba is a magnificent tour used as an alternative to the 7-Lake Road. Ideal for those who like captivating sceneries. |
Across Paso Córdoba |
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On the Way to the Hua Hum Pass We went along the route leading to the Hua Hum international pass and passed by amazing spots featuring the lush vegetation typical of the Valdivian forest. |
On the Way to the Hua Hum Pass |
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The Mapuche New Year Celebration On June 24, the primitive peoples both from Chile and Argentina celebrate the beginning of the new year. An ancient tradition which attracts new visitors every year. |
The Mapuche New Year Celebration |
Patagonian estancias
The rise of the estancias has changed the empty limitless space into a rural production environment that enabled the country to be positioned among the first suppliers of raw material in the world.
Towards the south, the estancias have given the scenery a new shape. Getting through the harsh winter, the intense snowfalls and the incessant wind, they have become real settlements scattered in the vastness of the fields.
Fly Fishing
It is inevitable that we use passion to speak about fishing. A passion that invades each of us, anglers, in a different way, but usually by means of anecdotes or experiences.
Not only is fly-fishing passionate, but it also surpasses passion to such an extent that it is hard to put it into words. It can be told, like I am telling you at this very moment, but experience is and must be personal, always
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