Today we are going Zip Lining! We will take you high into the Chapelco Mountain Range where you’ll experience some of the best views of San Martin de los Andes, Lake Lacar and the Lanin Volcano. Miramas Mountain refuge is located 4593 feet above sea level and only 40 minutes away from the city center …
Locally grown and produced food is something that everyone appreciates. However, it always tastes best when it’s prepared with love and passion. Enjoy an afternoon learning from the best chefs in San Martin de los Andes while they share their secrets of the grill and kitchen There is no age limitations or minimum number of …
This morning treat yourself to a shopping excursion to the unique local shops in downtown San Martin de los Andes. Afterwards, take a city tour and then learn about the town and its history while viewing it from a panoramic overlook. Lunch will be served at the areas best pizzeria – Pizza Cala. Later, we …
Kayak Session and Avataras Meliquina This morning we will take a short drive through the Seven Lakes District before reaching Lake Machonico. There, we will meet our kayaking guide for a morning kayaking session on the lake. We will be paddling the pristine river that connects Machonico Lake with Pichi Machonico Lakes. Today’s lunch will …
Argentina is a vast territory with distinctly unique cultural variations that extend beyond specific provincial boundaries. These cultural differences are the foundation for shaping day-to-day activities and life. Corrientes Province is located in northeastern Argentina. Together with Formosa and Misiones Provinces, the southern part of Brazil and most of Paraguay it makes-up the Guarani Native …
When you arrive at the wetlands you’ll immediately realize that this is the perfect location for eco-tourism. This is a vast area of 1,300,000 hectares of channels and lagoons teaming with exotic wildlife and more than 300 bird species. We’ll depart the lodge in the early morning via 4×4 vehicles and proceed to the dock …
The Mburucuyá National Park is located in Mburucuyá, Corrientes Province, only one hours drive north from La Alondra Lodge. This area is 17,086 hectares and part of the Esteros del Iberá Eco-Region. Various trails provide the perfect place for easy hiking (two or three hours) and excellent photo opportunities. The park is filled with easy-to-observe …
A cooking class, with a local chef or family, is a great way to experience a different aspect of Guarani culture. Spend the day learning about local cuisine and traditional receipts. With Guarani origins, but influenced by the Spanish during the Jesuit missions (1600s), this cuisine is rooted in basic ingredients. Staples including corn, cassava, …
Back in the day, the Estereros (people who live in the ‘esteros’) used to travel to town to sell hides or buy provisions. In order to get there “Paisano’s” had to cross the numerous waterways and channels while carrying all their merchandise. To accomplish this they would dismount from their horse, take it by the …
Horses and horseback riding play an important part in Argentine history and culture. Gauchos are the Argentinean equivalent of the cowboy and in Corrientes Province they are referred to as “mencho’s: Originally they worked at the Jesuit missions where they were valued for their loyalty and skill at completing rural tasks. Their importance to the …