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San Martín de los Andes
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I love love loved San Martin de los Andes! I feel like it's ignored a bit for Bariloche, but I would high recommend stopping here-- it's beautiful! I was here over New Year's Eve and Day, so most of the tour companies weren't running tours (and I didn't have a car, so couldn't do some of the other popular trips like to Lanin Volcano, Cerro Colorado, etc), but there is still plenty to do on your own! I recommend walking along Ruta 40 to Playa Catritre. It's a beautiful route and there is a walking path on the side so you don't have to worry too much about cars. I never made it to Playa Catritre, but I imagine all the beaches around Lacar Lake are incredible! The main beach in town is wonderful as well! I also did the hike to Laguna Rosales. It is an easier hike if you take the Linea 5 bus to the Laguna Rosales trailhead (about 30 min bus ride) and then it's a bit of a downhill hike. It's a gorgeous hike and I only ran into a handful of people. So peaceful. You can also bike down it. Definitely also recommend Mirador Bandurria. It's like 10 pesos to the locals to go in, but I highly recommend it, you get perhaps the best view of San Martin! The official information office on the main street is a goldmine for information; stop there first! I was despairing a little because there weren't any tours when I was there, but they gave me all these other things to do and I had a great time nonetheless!
San Martin is a very picturesque and tranquil lake side village, far more pleasant that San Carlos de Bariloche...although the scenery at San Carlos cannot be matched! San Martin is more pleasant to visit and walk around. I did not find the food in either location to be worth a visit, but of course, I did not have time to search and try all the restaurants!
I had always wanted to see Patagonia; the Patagonia of Butch and Sundance rather than of wind and fossils. San Martin was the perfect place to experience it. I live in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains so the scenery around San Martin was familiar as well as exotic and, being about 1000 meters lower than my home, the air was full of oxygen. That was great because I was there for a running event; Patagonia Run. Being 72 years old I often get plaudits for participating in running events and the people in San Martin really seemed to think it a great thing. They were very friendly and helpful. And the lake, the hills and the charming shops made for a very pleasant time altogether.
It goes without saying that the territory is incredibly beautiful....rugged, breathtaking, and dramatic. The city itself is very touristic, filled with lots of shops...trinkets, clothing, chocolate, etc. Restaurants are ok, but not memorable. More time spent in the countryside, the better. The road around seven lakes is very good but most of the other roads, including the one to Lanin are gravel.
The town is quite picturesque, the streets quite nice and the people also friendly. Cars even stop for you at intersections! The town is nestled in a valley with steep rocky mountains looming up on either side with the lake framing the town on the third side and valley continuing on the opposite. The town is heavily geared up for outdoor adventure tourists, with snow sports (in winter) and mountain biking, camping and hiking featuring in summer. There are boats on the lake and school children playing soccer on the beach, making this a lovely setting. You'd be forgiven for thinking you're somewhere in the european alps - down to the pretty european styled buildings and even a few places with names like "casa edel weiss" clearly pointing towards Austria or Germany. We walked around town - leaving the car in the garage. As we have a 18 month old, we didn't take advantage of any of the nearby trails or hikes unfortunately. There is a small cinema and plenty of other facilities (including medical) which came in handy when our little one got sick.
“Stayed for one night. Staff was polite and welcoming. Hotel is kind of old, but this didn't change much. Had to leave very early, so the staff prepared for us special breakfast in 5:30 AM!!! So we got on our way after coffee ☕ and breakfast. Way to go La Masia.”
“Good location Hotel”
“A beautiful little hotel in central San Martin, one of the best hotel experiences of my Argentine trip. the staff was very friendly and helpful, the room very nice, and while I did not use the spa or heated pool, I believe those to be a great add on for a tired traveler.”
“Simple and good hotel with Reasonable prices, good breakfast, central location and helpful staff”
“The breakfast, general ambiance, and facilities of this hostal are comparable to a very good hotel. Fine wi-fi an additional plus, as is its quiet yet convenient location.”
