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Cruise Lake Lácar and Nonthue to reach Chachín waterfall, Quila Quina beaches and Hua Hum river mouth on a 6–7 hour boat excursion from San Martín de los Andes. Expect glacial waters, Valdivian forest, and short walks at each stop.
Cruise Lake Lácar and Nonthue to reach Chachín waterfall, Quila Quina beaches and Hua Hum river mouth on a 6–7 hour boat excursion from San Martín de los Andes. Expect glacial waters, Valdivian forest, and short walks at each stop.
You step onto the wooden pier at Lake Lácar as the hull settles against the morning swell, the Andes cutting a cool silhouette behind town.
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Operated by Tangol · San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén
You step onto the wooden pier at Lake Lácar as the hull settles against the morning swell, the Andes cutting a cool silhouette behind town.
The boat threads a 28 km route through glacial basins — Lácar and Nonthue — their glassy surfaces reflecting dense sub‑Antarctic forest. Waves and currents here have a quiet insistence, nudging the bow toward narrow straits and river mouths. Stops include Quila Quina’s pebble beaches, a short riverside walk to the Chachín waterfall (about 30 m high) in Valdivian forest, and Hua Hum at the river mouth where the Chilean border sits just a short drive inland at the lowest Andean pass (~640 m).
Geology is visible at every turn: moraine‑scoured shores, volcanic slopes of Lanín National Park, and soils that feed a patchwork of coihue, ñire and lenga. Culturally the route traces routes used during early Argentine settlement and Mapuche use of lake corridors for transport and trade.
Practically: the full excursion runs about 6–7 hours with several 30–120 minute stops for lunch, short walks, and handicraft stalls. Exchange your voucher at the Naviera Lácar y Nonthue box office 15 minutes before departure. Lunch is not included; plan for cash or a packed meal. Wear layered windproof and waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes for wet rock and forest trails, and bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and a small daypack.
This is a relaxed, low‑technical outing that rewards attention: waterfalls that roar, rivers that pry the boat forward, and islands whose rocky coasts hold quiet chapels and scale‑old forest life.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to walk short uneven trails and board a small boat.
The boat stops near the Chile border at Hua Hum but the standard tour does not include an international crossing; bring your passport if you plan to cross independently or extend the visit.
No—lunch is not included. There are restaurants at some stops and vendors selling snacks, so bring cash or a packed meal.
Yes; the activity is rated easy and suitable for most ages, though boarding involves steps and some short uneven walks.
Operators may cancel for bad weather or if minimum passenger numbers aren’t met—confirm local contact numbers before departure for last‑minute changes.
Lakes Lácar and Nonthue are glacial basins that became travel corridors for Mapuche communities and later routes of settlement and colonization around San Martín de los Andes.
Visits follow paths within Lanín National Park regulations; stick to marked landing areas, avoid disturbing wildlife, and pack out waste to protect fragile Valdivian forest and shoreline habitats.
Tangol operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto the wooden pier at Lake Lácar as the hull settles against the morning swell, the Andes cutting a cool silhouette behind town.
You step onto the wooden pier at Lake Lácar as the hull settles against the morning swell, the Andes cutting a cool silhouette behind town.
The boat threads a 28 km route through glacial basins — Lácar and Nonthue — their glassy surfaces reflecting dense sub‑Antarctic forest. Waves and currents here have a quiet insistence, nudging the bow toward narrow straits and river mouths. Stops include Quila Quina’s pebble beaches, a short riverside walk to the Chachín waterfall (about 30 m high) in Valdivian forest, and Hua Hum at the river mouth where the Chilean border sits just a short drive inland at the lowest Andean pass (~640 m).
Geology is visible at every turn: moraine‑scoured shores, volcanic slopes of Lanín National Park, and soils that feed a patchwork of coihue, ñire and lenga. Culturally the route traces routes used during early Argentine settlement and Mapuche use of lake corridors for transport and trade.
Practically: the full excursion runs about 6–7 hours with several 30–120 minute stops for lunch, short walks, and handicraft stalls. Exchange your voucher at the Naviera Lácar y Nonthue box office 15 minutes before departure. Lunch is not included; plan for cash or a packed meal. Wear layered windproof and waterproof clothing, sturdy shoes for wet rock and forest trails, and bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and a small daypack.
This is a relaxed, low‑technical outing that rewards attention: waterfalls that roar, rivers that pry the boat forward, and islands whose rocky coasts hold quiet chapels and scale‑old forest life.