How do I get from Chapelco airport to the centre without a taxi?

Take the Expreso Colonia bus that links San Martín with Junín de los Andes: it stops at the airport and takes about 35 minutes to town. You pay with SUBE, which you can buy and top up at the kiosk on the ground floor; the stop is at the exit, next to the car rentals. By taxi or remís it's about 30 minutes for 23 km.

Which hostel is closest to the bus station?

Casa 45, 150 metres away (2 minutes on foot), and Rukalhue, 360 metres away (5 minutes). Both are between the bus station and the Lake Lácar waterfront. Puma Hostel and El Oso Andaluz are 14-18 minutes on foot, and Bike Hostel, on Avenida Koessler, about 25 minutes. If you arrive at night with your backpack, the first area is the best bet.

How do I continue to Bariloche: via the Seven Lakes or via La Rinconada?

Via La Rinconada it's about 158-161 km; via the Seven Lakes, about 188 km, passing through Villa La Angostura. Albus and Viatac have one bus a day each, taking about 3 h 55 (≈ US$ 20-36); ask at the ticket office which road it takes. If you want to see the lakes at a relaxed pace, stop in Villa La Angostura: the bus gets there in 2 h 20.

Can I cross to Pucón by bus?

Yes. Igi Llaima links San Martín and Junín de los Andes with Pucón, Villarrica and Temuco via the Mamuil Malal pass. It runs six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, and takes about 4 h 18 to Pucón. From September 2026 the pass is open from 8:00 to 19:00. Don't carry fresh fruit or vegetables: Chile's SAG inspection confiscates them.

Do I need cash for the hostels?

Yes. All five hostels in the guide take cash only. Puma, Rukalhue and El Oso Andaluz also ask for a deposit or advance payment by bank transfer, which is tricky if you don't have an Argentine bank account. Message the hostel before you reserve and ask how they charge foreigners and whether they apply the 21 % VAT exemption.

When is the best time to go: summer or winter?

For beaches, the boat to Quila Quina and hiking, December to March: it's the driest (25-27 mm in January and February) and mildest time, with highs of 20-22 °C. For skiing, July to September: in 2026 Chapelco opened on 11/07 and closed on 30/09. June is the wettest month, and in winter the Seven Lakes Route can be closed by snow.

Hostels in San Martín de los Andes: backpacker guide 2026

How to get to San Martín de los Andes

✈️ Chapelco Airport – Aviador Carlos Campos CPC

23 km from the centre (≈ 30 min by car) · on RN 40, between San Martín and Junín de los Andes

Getting to the centre and the hostels

Expreso Colonia bus (San Martín – Junín de los Andes line): stops at the airport, ≈ 35 min to town. Pay with SUBE, which you can buy and top up at the kiosk on the ground floor. The stop is at the exit, next to the car rental desks.
Taxi or remís at the airport door: ≈ 30 min to the centre.
Paid transfer: offered by Bike Hostel, Puma Hostel, Casa 45 and El Oso Andaluz; also by agencies such as Lanín Turismo, La Araucana Viajes and Transporte Castelli.

Direct flights

Aerolíneas Argentinas from Aeroparque (and from Ezeiza in season); JetSMART from Aeroparque; American Jet from Neuquén on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (≈ 50 min, ≈ US$ 114). In winter, seasonal flights from Rosario and Córdoba are added.

✈️ Bariloche Airport (alternative) BRC

160 km via La Rinconada (≈ 2 h 56 by car) · ≈ 188 km via the Seven Lakes

Getting to the centre and the hostels

From Bariloche bus station: Albus or Viatac to San Martín, 1 bus a day each, ≈ 3 h 55, ≈ US$ 20-36.

Direct flights

Worth it if you can't get a flight to Chapelco or if you're coming from Chile or Brazil, which have no direct flights to CPC.

🚌 San Martín de los Andes Bus Station (Terminal de Ómnibus)

📍 General Villegas and Juez del Valle

🛏️ 0.15 to 1.9 km from the hostels (2 to 25 min on foot)

It's right in the centre, a block and a half from the Lácar waterfront and 800 m from Plaza San Martín. It has a kiosk, café, left luggage and a tourist information office. The province has tendered a new bus station outside the centre, but with no opening date: for now this one is in use.

🚌 Bus tickets to San Martín de los Andes

Long-distance buses

Destination	Km	Hours	Frequency	Companies
Junín de los Andes	41	≈ 50 min	1/day (Albus), 6/week (Igi Llaima) and provincial Line 2	Albus, Igi Llaima, Expreso Colonia
Villa La Angostura (Seven Lakes)	108	≈ 2 h 20	1/day per company	Albus, Viatac
Bariloche	158-188	≈ 3 h 55	1/day per company	Albus, Viatac
Neuquén city	376-384	≈ 6 h 40	3/day (Albus) + 2/day (Vía Bariloche)	Albus, Vía Bariloche
Buenos Aires (Retiro)	1,523	≈ 19-25 h depending on the service	2/day (Vía Bariloche) + 4/week (Nueva Chevallier)	Vía Bariloche, Nueva Chevallier
Pucón (Chile), via Mamuil Malal	181-194	≈ 4 h 18	6/week (Tuesday to Sunday)	Igi Llaima
Temuco (Chile), via Pucón	286	≈ 6 h 50	6/week	Igi Llaima

Timetables and frequencies come from ticket search sites: double-check them at the ticket office. There are two roads to Bariloche (Seven Lakes or La Rinconada): ask which one your bus takes.

Map of San Martín de los Andes: bus station, hostels and sights

The hostels in this guide, the bus station, the airport and the things to see, all on one map. Tap a point to see its name.

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Distances from the centre

Place	Distance	Time	How
Mirador Bandurrias (viewpoint)	2.7 km	30 min on foot	on foot from the plaza, via Juez del Valle and the bridge
Playa Catritre	6.4 km	12 min by car · 1 h 27 on foot	on foot, by bike or by taxi along RN 40
Lake Lolog (Playa Bonita)	12-14 km	22-25 min	by car along RP 62
Quila Quina	17.6 km by road	30 min by boat · 36 min by car	by boat from the waterfront
Cerro Chapelco (base)	19 km	20-32 min	by car
Chapelco Airport	23 km	≈ 30-35 min	Expreso Colonia bus or taxi
Hua Hum (day-use area)	40 km	52 min	by car along RP 48 or by boat

Getting around San Martín de los Andes

City buses are run by Expreso Colonia, which also operates provincial Line 2 to Junín de los Andes, stopping at the airport.
On the buses you pay with SUBE (physical or digital), a contactless Visa or Mastercard, an NFC phone or watch, or a QR code from the SUBE or BNA+ app.
The centre, the bus station, the waterfront and the town beach are all within a 1 km radius: almost everything can be done on foot.
By bike: El Oso Andaluz lends bikes free to its guests and Puma Hostel rents them for a fee; you can cycle to Playa Catritre and Mirador Bandurrias.
Taxis and remises: Taxis del Oscar, Remises del Sol and Nani Taxis, which can also be pre-arranged.
The boat to Quila Quina leaves from the Lácar waterfront, a few blocks from the bus station.

Uber, Cabify, DiDi and taxis in San Martín de los Andes

Cabify and DiDi don't operate (they're in the city of Neuquén). Uber works de facto, without municipal regulation and with fines for drivers: don't count on it for Chapelco airport.

Uber Partly available

The most widely used in the country: Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Mendoza, Salta and Bariloche. It takes card, cash and Mercado Pago, and the same account you use at home works here.

Google Play App Store

Cabify Not available

Strong in Buenos Aires; also in Córdoba, Mendoza and Bariloche. Cash only in Buenos Aires, Rosario, Mendoza and Córdoba; to create an account it asks for a phone number and email address.

DiDi Not available

Works in Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Salta, Bariloche and other cities (not in Mendoza). You pay by card or in cash.

Status of each app according to their official sites and the local press; it may change. The buttons open the official stores (Google Play for Android, App Store for iPhone).

The 3 best areas to stay in San Martín de los Andes

1Centre: bus station and waterfront For arriving by bus

🚌 0.15-0.36 km from the bus station

This is the area between the bus station and the Lácar waterfront, home to Casa 45 and Rukalhue. Casa 45 is 150 m from the bus station and Rukalhue 360 m; the San Martín beach is 150-300 m away and the restaurants 200-400 m. Pros: you don't need a taxi for anything and guests rate the location 9.7. Cons: Rukalhue is large and has less of a small-hostel feel.

2North centre: Fosbery and Elordi Quieter streets

🚌 ≈ 1.1-1.3 km from the bus station

These are the blocks north of Plaza San Martín, on Fosbery and Elordi, home to Puma Hostel and El Oso Andaluz. The plaza is an 8 to 11 minute walk and there are several restaurants 300-650 m away. Pros: quieter streets while still being able to walk everywhere, and free bikes at El Oso Andaluz. Cons: the beach is 0.9-1.2 km away and, from the bus station with your backpack, it's a quarter-hour walk.

3Avenida Koessler, eastern entrance Small, family-run hostel

🚌 ≈ 1.9 km from the bus station

This is the avenue into town, home to Bike Hostel, 1 km from the plaza (14 minutes on foot). There's a restaurant 50 m away, a brewery 300 m away and shops, and the hostel has free parking: it suits those arriving by car or bike. Cons: from the bus station it's a 25-minute walk with your backpack, the beach is 1.8 km away and you can hear the avenue traffic at night.

The 5 recommended hostels in San Martín de los Andes

These are the town's five hostels, ordered by number of reviews and rating. They all take cash, and several ask for a deposit or advance payment by bank transfer: check this before you reserve.

Rukalhue

9.0 · 775 reviews

Juez del Valle 682 · 200 m from Lake Lácar

🚌 ≈ 0.36 km from the bus station (5 min on foot)Mixed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenCash only

Private room at Rukalhue in San Martín de los Andes — Private room

Dining room at Rukalhue in San Martín de los Andes — Dining room

Garden at Rukalhue in San Martín de los Andes — Garden

It's the hostel with the most reviews in town (775, rated 9.0), two blocks from the bus station and 200 m from the lake. It has a 4-bed mixed dorm with shared bathroom, plus doubles, an apartment and a bungalow. It serves breakfast with medialunas (croissants) and has an equipped kitchen, restaurant and grill. They ask for a deposit by bank transfer.

2 blocks from the bus station and lake

Equipped kitchen and dining room with games

Weak Wi-Fi, according to guests (8.2)

Small bathrooms, sometimes with a wait

How much a night costs, month by month

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Public price per night, before taxes and fees (these are shown at checkout and depend on your country of residence and payment method), for the free-cancellation rate when there is one; quotes are for 2 consecutive nights. Rates change with the date. Updated 05/10/2026.

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Puma Hostel

9.3 · 134 reviews

Fosbery 535 · 5 blocks from Plaza San Martín

🚌 ≈ 1.1 km from the bus station (14 min on foot)Female dormMale dormPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchen

Shared dorm at Puma Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Shared dorm

Common room at Puma Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Common room

Exterior at Puma Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Exterior

Rated 9.3 from 134 reviews, it's the only one on the list with single-sex dorms, plus double rooms. It's five blocks from the plaza. The breakfast and the heating get the most praise. They let you store your luggage after check-out, handy if your bus leaves in the afternoon. Cash payment, with an advance deposit.

Very warm staff (9.8)

Cosy-warm rooms and a shower with good pressure

Cash only and deposit by bank transfer

14 minutes on foot from the bus station

How much a night costs, month by month

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A bed costs around US$ 22 a night. The private room costs around US$ 49. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Bike Hostel

9.4 · 138 reviews

Av. Koessler 1531 · 1 km from the plaza

🚌 ≈ 1.9 km from the bus station (25 min on foot)Mixed dormsBreakfastKitchenCash onlyAdults only (18+)

Shared dorm at Bike Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Shared dorm

Common room at Bike Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Common room

Exterior at Bike Hostel in San Martín de los Andes — Exterior

It has the highest score on the list (9.4 from 138 reviews) and a homely feel. It offers a 6-bed mixed dorm with shared bathroom; each bed has a light and plug socket. Breakfast with sourdough bread, a large kitchen, a grill and a wood-burning fireplace. Note: the door is locked from 3:00 to 7:30 and it's for over-18s only.

Homely feel and lots of exchange

Own light and socket at each bed

25 minutes on foot from the bus station

Door locked from 3:00 to 7:30

How much a night costs, month by month

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A bed costs from US$ 22 to US$ 25 a night, depending on the month. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Casa 45

9.2 · 26 reviews

General Villegas 345 · opposite the bus station

🚌 ≈ 150 m from the bus station (2 min on foot)4-bed dormsPrivate roomsBreakfastKitchenCash only

Private room at Casa 45 in San Martín de los Andes — Private room

Common room at Casa 45 in San Martín de los Andes — Common room

Exterior at Casa 45 in San Martín de los Andes — Exterior

It's the closest to the bus station: 150 metres, two minutes on foot, and the beach is 250-300 m away. A small house with 4-bed dorms and private rooms with bathroom. Guests highlight the owner's warmth and the pancakes with dulce de leche at breakfast. It has a shared kitchen and grill. It has few reviews so far (26, rated 9.2).

2 minutes on foot from the bus station

Attentive owner and good homemade breakfast

Only 26 reviews so far

Simple rooms, according to one guest

How much a night costs, month by month

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A bed costs from US$ 29 to US$ 50 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 66 to US$ 148.

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El Oso Andaluz

7.8 · 70 reviews

Elordi 569 · 600 m from the plaza

🚌 ≈ 1.3 km from the bus station (18 min on foot)4- to 7-bed dormsPrivate roomsFree bikesKitchenGarden and grill

Shared dorm at El Oso Andaluz in San Martín de los Andes — Shared dorm

Dining room at El Oso Andaluz in San Martín de los Andes — Dining room

Exterior at El Oso Andaluz in San Martín de los Andes — Exterior

A charming house built with wood from an old flour mill, with 4-, 6- and 7-bed dorms and private rooms. It's the only one that lends bikes for free, and it has a garden, grill and shared kitchen. Its rating is the lowest on the list (7.8 from 70 reviews), with weak scores for cleanliness and value. You have to pay in advance, by bank transfer.

Free bikes for guests

Wooden house with a sociable vibe

Weak cleaning, according to guests (7.6)

Advance payment by bank transfer

How much a night costs, month by month

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A bed costs from US$ 23 to US$ 28 a night, depending on the month. The private room, from US$ 78 to US$ 106. Months marked «·» have no rate loaded yet: the hostel opens its calendar in stages, it doesn't mean it's closed.

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Backpacker tips for San Martín de los Andes

1Bring cash in pesos

All five hostels take cash, and Puma, Rukalhue and El Oso Andaluz also ask for a deposit or advance payment by bank transfer. If you don't have an Argentine bank account, message the hostel before you reserve.

2Ask about the VAT exemption

Puma and Rukalhue charge an extra 21 % to Argentines and residents; foreigners are exempt if they pay with a foreign card or transfer and show their passport. As they take cash, ask how they apply the exemption.

3From the airport, by bus

The Expreso Colonia San Martín – Junín bus stops at Chapelco and takes about 35 minutes. Buy and top up a SUBE card at the kiosk on the airport's ground floor and check the timetable before you fly.

4Seven Lakes in winter: check first

In 2026 RN 40 had night-time closures due to snowfall and a landslide, and reopened with mandatory chains. Don't drive it at night and check with Vialidad Nacional (the national roads agency) on the day.

5Cross into Chile without fruit or vegetables

The Mamuil Malal pass is open from 8:00 to 19:00 from September 2026. Chile's SAG confiscates fruit, vegetables, plants and animal products: don't carry them in your backpack.

6Free beach or boat

Playa Catritre is free if you walk or cycle in. The boat to Quila Quina costs ≈ US$ 45 return (winter 2026 fare), doesn't include Lanín National Park entry and only runs with a minimum number of passengers and good weather.

7Rain gear

June is the wettest month (262 mm) and from May to July there's more than 100 mm of rain a month. December, January and February are the driest months.

8Let them know if you arrive at night

Check-in at Rukalhue closes at 22:00 and at Puma at 22:30, and Bike Hostel's door is locked from 3:00 to 7:30. If your bus arrives late, let the hostel know in good time.

Things to do in San Martín de los Andes (and how to get there on your own)

Mirador Bandurrias

A rocky balcony at about 800 m with views over Lake Lácar and the town. You go up via Juez del Valle, cross the bridge and follow a signposted trail; the entry fee is charged by the Curruhuinca Mapuche community.

Distance: 2.7 km
How to get there: On foot from the plaza (30 min) or by car along RP 48

Playa Catritre

A pebble beach on the south shore of Lake Lácar, with a Curruhuinca community campsite, a shop and lifeguards in season. At the end there's a 1.5 km gravel descent.

Distance: 6.4 km
How to get there: On foot, by bike or by taxi
Entry: Free

Quila Quina by boat

The Naviera Lago Lácar y Nonthué boat leaves from the waterfront and takes about 30 minutes; in winter 2026 it had four departures a day. It doesn't include Lanín National Park entry.

Distance: 17.6 km by road
How to get there: Regular boat from the waterfront
Entry: ≈ US$ 45 return

Boat trip to Hua Hum

A full-day boat trip across Lake Lácar: it leaves at 12:00 and returns at 19:00. In the winter 2026 schedule it ran every day in July and on Sundays the rest of the year.

Distance: 40 km along RP 48
How to get there: Boat tour from the waterfront
Entry: ≈ US$ 97

Cerro Chapelco

A ski resort with its base at 1,250 m and summit at 1,980 m, a gondola and five chairlifts. In 2026 it opened on 11/07 and extended the season until 30/09.

Distance: 19 km
How to get there: By car, 20-32 min
Entry: Day pass ≈ US$ 104 (2026 presale)

Lake Lolog

Playa Bonita has shallow water, ideal for kids, and El Cipresal is the kitesurfing beach.

Distance: 12-14 km
How to get there: By car along RP 62, 22-25 min

Seven Lakes Route

108 km of paved RN 40 to Villa La Angostura. You can do it as your route to Bariloche, with a stop in La Angostura.

Distance: 108 km
How to get there: Albus or Viatac bus, ≈ 2 h 20
Entry: ≈ US$ 12-20 by bus

Tours you can book online

Almost everything in San Martín can be done on your own: beaches, viewpoint and boat all leave from the centre. For the boat trip to Hua Hum or a day at Chapelco, these are the tours you can reserve.

Weather and seasons in San Martín de los Andes

January and February are the driest and warmest months: the beaches are open, with lifeguards at Catritre, and the boat runs to Quila Quina. From July to September skiing at Chapelco takes over, with possible closures and chains on the Seven Lakes Route. April to June and October-November are low season: May and June are the wettest and the ski resort isn't operating.

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Plan the rest of your trip

By air, Chapelco airport (CPC) has flights from Aerolíneas Argentinas from Aeroparque and, in season, from Ezeiza; from JetSMART from Aeroparque, and from American Jet from Neuquén three times a week. There are no direct flights from Brazil or Chile: you arrive via Santiago or via Bariloche. By bus, Albus and Viatac link San Martín with Bariloche (≈ 3 h 55, ≈ US$ 20-36) and Villa La Angostura (≈ 2 h 20, ≈ US$ 12-20); Vía Bariloche and Nueva Chevallier come from Buenos Aires (≈ US$ 71-149), and Igi Llaima crosses to Pucón and Temuco via the Mamuil Malal pass. By car, the Seven Lakes Route is 108 paved km to Villa La Angostura.

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🚐 CPC Airport → centre≈ 30 min🚐 Centre → Cerro Chapelco≈ 20-32 min🚐 Centre → Quila Quina (by road)≈ 36 min

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Chapelco airport to the centre without a taxi?: Take the Expreso Colonia bus that links San Martín with Junín de los Andes: it stops at the airport and takes about 35 minutes to town. You pay with SUBE, which you can buy and top up at the kiosk on the ground floor; the stop is at the exit, next to the car rentals. By taxi or remís it's about 30 minutes for 23 km.
Which hostel is closest to the bus station?: Casa 45, 150 metres away (2 minutes on foot), and Rukalhue, 360 metres away (5 minutes). Both are between the bus station and the Lake Lácar waterfront. Puma Hostel and El Oso Andaluz are 14-18 minutes on foot, and Bike Hostel, on Avenida Koessler, about 25 minutes. If you arrive at night with your backpack, the first area is the best bet.
How do I continue to Bariloche: via the Seven Lakes or via La Rinconada?: Via La Rinconada it's about 158-161 km; via the Seven Lakes, about 188 km, passing through Villa La Angostura. Albus and Viatac have one bus a day each, taking about 3 h 55 (≈ US$ 20-36); ask at the ticket office which road it takes. If you want to see the lakes at a relaxed pace, stop in Villa La Angostura: the bus gets there in 2 h 20.
Can I cross to Pucón by bus?: Yes. Igi Llaima links San Martín and Junín de los Andes with Pucón, Villarrica and Temuco via the Mamuil Malal pass. It runs six days a week, Tuesday to Sunday, and takes about 4 h 18 to Pucón. From September 2026 the pass is open from 8:00 to 19:00. Don't carry fresh fruit or vegetables: Chile's SAG inspection confiscates them.
Do I need cash for the hostels?: Yes. All five hostels in the guide take cash only. Puma, Rukalhue and El Oso Andaluz also ask for a deposit or advance payment by bank transfer, which is tricky if you don't have an Argentine bank account. Message the hostel before you reserve and ask how they charge foreigners and whether they apply the 21 % VAT exemption.
When is the best time to go: summer or winter?: For beaches, the boat to Quila Quina and hiking, December to March: it's the driest (25-27 mm in January and February) and mildest time, with highs of 20-22 °C. For skiing, July to September: in 2026 Chapelco opened on 11/07 and closed on 30/09. June is the wettest month, and in winter the Seven Lakes Route can be closed by snow.

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Hostels in San Martín de los Andes: where to stay, how to get there and what to do

How to get to San Martín de los Andes

✈️ Chapelco Airport – Aviador Carlos Campos CPC

✈️ Bariloche Airport (alternative) BRC

🚌 San Martín de los Andes Bus Station (Terminal de Ómnibus)

Long-distance buses

Map of San Martín de los Andes: bus station, hostels and sights

Distances from the centre

Getting around San Martín de los Andes

Uber, Cabify, DiDi and taxis in San Martín de los Andes

Uber Partly available

Cabify Not available

DiDi Not available

The 3 best areas to stay in San Martín de los Andes

1Centre: bus station and waterfront For arriving by bus

2North centre: Fosbery and Elordi Quieter streets

3Avenida Koessler, eastern entrance Small, family-run hostel

The 5 recommended hostels in San Martín de los Andes

Rukalhue

Puma Hostel

Bike Hostel

Casa 45

El Oso Andaluz

Backpacker tips for San Martín de los Andes

1Bring cash in pesos

2Ask about the VAT exemption

3From the airport, by bus

4Seven Lakes in winter: check first

5Cross into Chile without fruit or vegetables

6Free beach or boat

7Rain gear

8Let them know if you arrive at night

Things to do in San Martín de los Andes (and how to get there on your own)

Mirador Bandurrias

Playa Catritre

Quila Quina by boat

Boat trip to Hua Hum

Cerro Chapelco

Lake Lolog

Seven Lakes Route

Tours you can book online

Weather and seasons in San Martín de los Andes

Plan the rest of your trip

Airport transfer to your hostel

Frequently asked questions