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San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén

Neuquén · Patagonia · 40°09′ S

San Martín de los Andes

Where the Seven Lakes begin

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A mountain town on the shores of Lake Lácar, inside Lanín National Park. It is the northern end of the Seven Lakes Route, which links crystal-clear lakes all the way to Villa La Angostura.

What not to miss

  • The Seven Lakes Route to Villa La Angostura
  • Cerro Chapelco in ski season
  • Lanín volcano from Lake Huechulafquen

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San Martín de los Andes, month by month

Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.

January

Summer holidays

  • Busy. Book ahead.
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Month by month

How many travelers stay in San Martín de los Andes each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.

Peak season (80% of the peak or more) Shoulder Quiet (55% or less) Hotel guests per month, 2025. Own calculations based on INDEC, EOH.

Season by season

San Martín de los Andes changes a lot through the year. Here is what each season is like. Remember: seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dec – Feb

Summer

The Seven Lakes Route at its best, with beaches and kayaking on Lake Lácar.

Mar – May

Autumn

Autumn colors in Lanín National Park and lakes as still as mirrors.

Jun – Aug

Winter

Skiing and snow at Cerro Chapelco, a few minutes from town.

Sep – Nov

Spring

Fly-fishing season opens and Lanín volcano still keeps its snowcap.

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