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.

Itinerary
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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, Neuquen, Argentina

Returning along route 48, we will see the junction of lakes Lácar and Nonthué.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Muelle Hua Hum, Neuquen, 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 Martin de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina

Around 7 pm we will be landing Lacar pier, where our tour will finish.

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.