The Lanín National Park lies in the Argentine Andes on the border with Chile. It extends north of the Nahuel Huapí National Park around San Martín de los Andes to the Lanín volcano in the north. In the lake region in the south and near the border with Chile, the park is very rich in vegetation, while in the northeast it borders on the dry steppe ("pampa").
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getting there
The best starting point for tourism in the region is San Martín de los Andes at the Ruta Nacional 40.
The region is also good from Chile (Pucón) reachable. Otherwise, you can travel via San Carlos de Bariloche or Neuquén at.
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Tourist Attractions
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In addition to hiking, winter sports and many other activities around San Martín de los Andes, also leads the Avenida de siete Lagos through the southern part of the park (from San Carlos de Bariloche).
In the north, around the Lanín volcano on the border with Chile (Maluil Malal Pass), a unique landscape of rough volcanic landscape is something to offer Iceland reminds, as well as impressive araucaria forests. There is a simple infrastructure (camping, huts, hikes, information center) and you are off the beaten track.
Lanín volcano
The highest volcano and summit in the region right on the border with Chile can be climbed in a two-day tour. Guided tours are of San Martín and Pucón offered. The price is around $ 200 USD including mountain guide and food in the group (min. 5 tourists / 2 guides). The ascent from the Argentine side (bookable in San Martín) is considered to be easier
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trips
- Pucón, in Chile.
- Nahuel Huapí National Park, in the south.
Web links
http://www.parquesnacionales.gob.ar/areas-protegidas/region-patagonia/pn-lanin/ - Lanín National Park official website
