Hua Hum Day Trip and Lanin National Park
From San Martin de los Andes, discover the wonders of the Argentine Patagonia as you make your way west to the border with Chile. On this 5-hour tour by minivan, traverse the tree-less plain of Pampa de Trompul and learn about its indigenous Mapuche culture. An easy hike leads you to Lake Lácar’s Yuco beach, whose name means ‘a place away from everything,’ and the thundering Chachin Waterfall. Enjoy unbeatable views of Lake Nonghué from the settlement of Hua Hum.
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Pass By: Parque Nacional Lanin, Emilio Frei 749, Q8370ENM Argentina
Your scenic drive first takes you through Lanín National Park into the Pampa de Trompul, part of a local indigenous Mapuche community’s territory. Pass by the Piedra de Trompul, or ‘Chief’s stone’ in the Mapuche language. According to legend, strong thunder in its vicinity means rain or snow is coming. In the distance, look out for Savannah Mountain and Cerro Colorado, an extinct volcano.
Stop At: Peninsula de Yuco, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
We will reach the beaches of Yuco where you will have the possibility to observe the Andean-Patagonian forest of pellin, oak and coihue woods.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lago Nonthué, Neuquén Province, Argentina
Returning along route 48, we will see the junction of lakes Lácar and Nonthué.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Muelle Hua Hum, Neuquén Province, Argentina
We arrive at the border with Chile, where there are some small constructions from the beginning of the century, whose buildings are used by institutions such as Customs, Gendarmeria, there is also a house-museum of an old settler family, whose main income was the exploitation of wood, until the creation of National Parks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cascada Chachin - Hua Hum, Ruta provincial 48, San Martin de los Andes Argentina
Then, we will cross the Hua Hum river to reach a resting place inside the national park and starting point for a nice and quiet walk to the Chachín waterfall, where we will have the possibility to walk inside this colourful vegetation formed by ferns, quivers, nalcas, and millenary trees.
Thanks to this easygoing 30-minute hike up to Chachin Waterfall, admire from a balcony, the 65-foot (20-meter) cascade roaring down into a clear green pool of water.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Lácar, Q8370 San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina
Around 7 pm we will be landing Lacar pier, where our tour will finish.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"A minimum of 2 people per booking is required"
"The visit to the waterfall does not take place in winter."
"Winter Season: pick-up times may vary slightly."
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
02:00 PM
Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
If your hotel is not in the list, please, add it at the time of booking.
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.