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Parque Nacional Lanin

Parque Nacional Lanin (Argentina)

Practical information about Parque Nacional Lanin

  • Nature Reserve / Wildlife Observation / Safari
  • Viewpoint
  • Hiking / Trekking
  • Extreme Sports
  • Park and garden
  • Mountain
  • River
  • Volcano
  • Lake
5 / 5 - One review
How to get there
430 kilometres from Neuquén by car
When to go
All year round
Minimum stay
1 to 2 days

Reviews of Parque Nacional Lanin

Caroline Gourmaud Travel writer
221 travel articles

Lanín National Park is located in the southern part of Neuquén Province. The town of San Martin de los Andes, located at the heart of the Argentine lake district. serves as the gateway to the park. 

My suggestion:
Though Lanín National Park is open all year round, summer is the best time of year to explore it Don't forget to take a wind-proof jacket and sun cream: the weather can be quite unpredictable in the Argentine Lake District.
Summary:

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lanín is one of the most beautiful national parks in Argentine Patagonia. The park contains the town of Sant Martin de los Andes and forms part of Argentina's Camino de los Siete Lagos (Seven Lakes Route). It extends over an area of 412,000 hectares.

A true hiker's paradise, Lanín National Park is famous for its incredible biodiversity and the wide variety of species to be found within its borders, such as pudú (a kind of small deer), Andean condor, trout, etc. The majority of the park is covered with huge forests of conifers, amongst which some quite splendid Aracuaria. The park is also home to a population of indigenous Mapuche people, who are responsible for managing and maintaining it.

Amongst the essential sights to see here are Lanín Volcano, on the border between Argentina and Chile; the lakes Huechulafquen, Lácar and Laguna Verde; and not forgetting the natural thermal spa of Lahuen Co. Those of a more active can tackle the ascent of the volcano (which is actually more than 3,700 metres high), whilst Sunday walkers can explore the pleasant paths and trails through the park at their own pace. 

My favourite circuit is the one known as Quila Quin-pucara, which combines sections of hiking with trips on the lake by boat. Lanín National Park: a truly invigorating dose of clean, fresh air in a wonderful outdoors environment!

Lake in Lanín National Park