Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Nights down to -6 °C — bring a warm layer, evenings are far cooler than days.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Villa La Angostura & San Martin de los Andes, Los 7 Lagos - FD
5.0· 4from €115
Villa La Angostura & San Martin de los Andes, Los 7 Lagos - FD — rated 5 from 4 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
San Carlos de Bariloche
San Carlos de Bariloche is 190 km from San Martin de los Andes, about 3h 5m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in San Martin de los AndesA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
San Martin de los Andes, Hua Hum and Chachin Waterfall - HD
5.0· 2from €80
San Martin de los Andes, Hua Hum and Chachin Waterfall - HD — rated 5 from 2 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
Afternoon
San Martin de los Andes, Lake Huechulafquen & Volcan Lanin
5.0· 1from €115
San Martin de los Andes, Lake Huechulafquen & Volcan Lanin — rated 5 from 1 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Kayaking in Machonico Lakes on the Siete Lagos Trail
5.0· 1from €174
Kayaking in Machonico Lakes on the Siete Lagos Trail — rated 5 from 1 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from San Martin de los Andes.
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