Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Parque Nacional Lanín
Covering an area of 1,465 sq miles (3,795 sq km), this jewel of
a national park was formed in 1937 and protects glacial lakes,
volcanic summits, and lush forests. It is divided into north,
central, and southern sections, each with its own gateway
town, and each accessible by gravel road. Both roads and
hiking trails traverse the park, skirting beautiful lakes and
crossing various species of native forest. Over 200 animal
species find refuge here, from the introduced wild boar to
the native
pudú
, the world's smallest deer. Excellent campsites
abound in the area as well.
VISITORS' CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Road map
B4. 14 miles (22 km)
SW of Aluminé.
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E. Frey 749,
San Martín de los Andes, (02972)
420-884.
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Transport
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from Junín and San Martín
de los Andes.
Lago Tromen
is fringed with
beaches of
volcanic sand
and
araucaria
forests. It has
fabulous views
of the volcano's
north face.
Araucaria
forests flourish here. The tree
is sacred to the Mapuche, who eat its
fruit and use its resin for medicine.
Aluminé
uillé
Rahué
.
Volcán Lanín
A star attraction, Volcán Lanín
is the park's highest peak at
12,385 ft (3,776 m). The 3-day trek
that leads to its crater is physically
extremely demanding.
Quillén
Lago
Quillén
Lago
Tromen
Paso
Tromen
Volcán Lanín
12,385 ft
Lago
Huechulafquen
Junín de
los Andes
La
Rinconada
Fly-fishing
The fly-fishing season runs from
November to April. Angling hot spots
include Lagos Huechulafquen and
Tromen and Ríos Malleo, Quillén,
and Chimehuin.
Quilquihué
San Martín
de los Andes
quem
tr
o
Lago
Mochoniko
Lago
Meliquina
Lago Lácar
is the most accessible of Lanín's
lakes. It is worth exploring its southern shore,
especially the beaches Quila Quina and
Catritre, and the trek to Lago Escondido.
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Lago Huechulafquen
The park's biggest lake
offers boat trips across its
sparkling waters with
specta cular views of Volcán
Lanín's southern face.
Main road
Minor road
Park boundary
International boundary
