He arrived summer 2024 and, along with that, began the vacation of many Argentines. There are those who travel to destinations that have beachwhile there are others who prefer the mountain. There are also families who seek both landscapes and, faced with that desire, choose to travel the Patagonia. Among so many locations, San martin de los andes meets all conditions.
“Unlike sea beaches, our lake beaches have qualities and characteristics that make them unique: sweet and transparent waters, volcanic sand of textures that are docile to the touch, too much sun and a unparalleled landscape setting founded on imposing mountains covered with forests“, they assured from the Ministry of Tourism of the province of Neuquen.
San Martín de los Andes: 5 beaches that you cannot miss this summer 2024
The provincial body listed the must-see places for the Summer Vacation. Get to know them.
Lake Lacar
The shores of Lake Lácar offer different alternatives for the whole family. Traditional and very accessible, the main waterfront is located a few blocks from the center of the mountain town. Hot days allow you not only to sunbathe, but also to practice some nautical activity and even enjoy outdoor shows. Without a doubt it is one of the most popular in the south of the Province.
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Neuquén Ministry of Tourism
Quila Quina
On the way to 7 Lagos, 19 km from San Martín de los Andes, is the Quila Quina Place. It has a large area of beach known as La Puntilla, a confectionery, bathrooms and sales of Mapuche crafts. From there you can also visit the Grande stream waterfall or the cave paintings a few kilometers from the coast. For those who want to walk a little further, they can do so through the El Cipresal Trail (one hour walk).
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Neuquén Ministry of Tourism
Catritre Beach
Catritre Beach is just 6 km away. From the center of the city. This beautiful beach has the particularity of being a few meters from a magnificent forest of coihues, ñires and pellín oak belonging to the Lanín National Park, which invites trekking through its trails. Catritre has a picnic area, bathrooms and a confectionery.
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Neuquén Ministry of Tourism
Yuco
Yuco is also within the jurisdiction of the Lanín National Park and is undoubtedly a favorite. It is 29 km from the town, on the way to the Hua Hum International Pass. It is a very good option since it has white sand bays surrounded by coihues and myrtles, a daytime recreation area for lunch and an interesting trail called Las Corinas that crosses the forest and fords crystalline slopes.
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InterPatagonia
Lake Falkner
On the 7 Lakes Route there are also beach sectors. Although with fewer services, they still have excellent conditions to spend a day in the sun: from Lake Falkner, a few meters from the route, to lakes Villarino and Espejo. Also, 14 km. On the 7 Lakes Route, there is Lake Meliquina, which has a wide and extensive beach very close to the town.
Source: Ambito
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