Seasons to travel to San Martín de Los Andes

This Patagonian destination has a great advantage, and that is that it receives tourists 365 days a year. This means that all seasons -summer, autumn, winter, spring- have attractions to offer to their visitors. Know the seasons to travel to San Martín de Los Andes and choose the one that best suits your climate tastes and the experiences you want to live.

WINTER IN SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES

If you are planning a trip to this city in the Patagonia Argentina, you should know already that the weather and climate of San Martin are perfect for winter sports. The snow takes over this wonderful place during the winter season, being Cerro Chapelco an unmissable destination.

Cerro Chapelco is a natural monument that has become one of the most famous and important winter centers in the country, after being the scene of the best snowy adventures. Just 20 km from the city, it has a modern infrastructure for skiing and snowboarding, housing the largest elevation in South America. This place is surrounded by fascinating landscapes and has slopes for all levels and ages. In short, it is perfect for a family vacation, offering other activities such as snowmobile rides, snowshoe trekking, Siberian dog sledding and much more. For more details about this wonderful place, you can consult our article on skiing with boys in the Patagonia Argentina.

Meanwhile, in the city is the traditional shopping promenade. You will have the opportunity to acquire handicrafts that contain the tradition, spirit and history of San Martín and, of course, enjoy the exquisite gastronomy of the region, tasting typical dishes and the classic hot chocolate, perfect for the cold of this time. Not to mention the tea houses!

SUMMER IN SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES

This time of year also has its special touch in San Martín de Los Andes. Although the climate is still cool, the summer temperature allows maximum fun in the lakes and beaches. Endless activities allow you to enjoy the sun and the crystal clear waters of this place, remembering that this destination is located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Lácar.

There are mountain circuits, mountain biking, trekking on mountain trails, walks through the lagoons and water activities such as kayaking, water bicycles, rafting, windsurfing, kitesurfing and paddling. 

There is also the possibility of practicing sport fishing. The most favorite beach for locals and foreigners is Quila Quina, having the opportunity to arrive by car or catamaran. This beach resort with fine sand and surrounded by a lush forest, has a restaurant and craft stalls from the Curruhuinca Community. 

As if that were not enough, there are cultural circuits and you can even enjoy the cinema and many other outdoor activities. For more information, we invite you to consult our article on excursions in San Martín de Los Andes. 

To complete the day, you have the city center at your disposal: its shops, gastronomic places and museums, recommending the Art Route. It consists of a tour of the atelliers of the artists of San Martín. It is a cultural proposal in which you can learn about the works and techniques of regional artists who inspire their pieces in this incredible destination in the province of Neuquén.

WHAT IS THE BEST SEASON TO TRAVEL TO SAN MARTÍN?

Although San Martín de Los Andes can be visited at any time of the year and has wonderful attractions in all seasons, summer is the best season to travel to this destination. So much so, that even Cerro Chapelco is open to the public, guaranteeing fun for locals and foreigners.

It happens that the months of December, January, February and March, are characterized by a temperate climate, quite pleasant and with little precipitation. The maximum temperature at the beginning of the year is 20°C. That is, there is neither extreme cold nor extreme heat. It’s called a tundra climate and it translates to an average temperature and average rainfall, perfect for all outdoor activities.

Of course, like all high seasons, prices and the influx of tourists increase. In this sense, we suggest being cautious and reserving all services in advance. For this, we offer you the advice of our travel specialists. They will help you put together your travel itinerary with everything you need: accommodation, excursions, food and transfers, including air tickets. 

Looking for the best seasons to travel to San Martín de Los Andes? As we already explained to you, any time is good to live an experience in this corner of the Argentine Patagonia. You just have to decide based on your climate tastes, activities to do, time available and budget.