LANÍN: "THE MAPUCHES' EXTINGUISHED VOLCANO". In Lanín National Park, at the foot of the magnificent volcano of the same name, there are local flora species such as the pehuén or araucaria, cypress, coihue (an evergreen used for thatching), raulí (evergreen beech) and ñire (an Antarctic beech). As far as the fauna is concerned, huemuls (type of deer), pumas, foxes and pudús (the smallest deer in the world) inhabit this park. San Martín de los Andes, an active town of alpine-style architecture, is the starting point for sailing trips to lakes Lácar and Nonthué. There are also walking tours departing from Junín de los Andes, to Lake Huechulafquen, of agitated waters, and Lake Paimún, located at the foot of volcano Lanín.
SEVEN LAKES ROUTE. A 200-Km.-long itinerary joining San Martín de los Andes with San Carlos de Bariloche and surrounded by great snow-covered peaks and natural forests, and with view of lakes Machónico, Hermoso, Villarino, Falkner, Correntoso, Espejo and Nahuel Huapi.
NAHUEL HUAPI'S IMMENSITY. The arms of Lake Nahuel Huapi penetrate into the forests and mountains of Nahuel Huapi National Park. Villa La Angostura lies on the shores of the lake, with typical stone and wood constructions.
BOSQUE DE ARRAYANES (Arrayanes Forest). Located in Los Arrayanes National Park, this forest shelters hundred year-old trees, which can reach more than 20 meters high. It is said that Walt Disney was inspired by this wonderful place when creating the atmosphere for the movie "Bambi". Villa La Angostura is only 10 Km. away from the Park.
BOSQUE SUMERGIDO (Immersed forest) AND VALLE ENCANTADO (Enchanted Valley). Half a hundred naked cypresses arise from the depth of the lake in the Bosque Sumergido. Valle Encantado is a vast area with eroded rocks of unique shapes.
Other places of interest: Villa Traful, on the coast of lake Traful; Caviahue, next to lake Agrio or Caviahue; Copahue, with thermal waters on the spurs of volcano Copahue; Aluminé, on the shores of the lake of the same name, and Chos Malal, with remains of old native settlements. There are also thermal waters in Termas de Domuyo and Termas de Epulafquen.*

Glacial Perito Moreno*

Something you cannot miss during your visit in Argentina is the Perito Moreno glacier, which, together with other twelve glaciers, makes up the biggest sliding masses of ice and snow of Los Glaciares National Park. This 5-Km-wide glacier, which is 60 meters above Lake Argentino, continues in advance. Throughout the year, ice towers detach from the glacier and plunge into the water as small icebergs. Perito Moreno glacier can be reached from El Calafate. Sailing across Lake Argentino, among white and blue icebergs, you can see 50-Km-long Upsala glacier. Onelli and Agassiz glaciers can be admired after walking 1,5 Km from Onelli bay.

Ushuaia and Tierra del Fuego national park *

Located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. Take a visit to its World's End and Maritime museums - an old prison - and enjoy its natural surroundings.
A small train takes you to the gates of the Tierra del Fuego National Park, inhabited by diverse flora and fauna species. The park is home to red foxes, guanacos, beavers, and condors. And if you take a tour along the Beagle Channel, you will see seals, Magellanic penguins, and cormorants.
Sailing. Departing from Ushuaia, you can go on a cruise to the Antarctic. You can also go on a catamaran trip along the Beagle Channel, where you will see seals, Magellanic penguins, cormorants, and other sea birds. In the summer, there are trips to estancia Harberton, property of the first white settlers in Tierra del Fuego. Sailing around Cape Horn and the Isla de los Estados.
Ecotourism. A trip on the southern-most train - Tren del Fin del Mundo - to Tierra del Fuego National Park, where you can go trekking, watch wonderful landscapes.
Skiing. Alpine or Nordic skiing is possible in Cerro Castor and several winter centers. Trips on sledges pulled by Siberian huskies.
Sport fishing. Fish of the salmon family weighing up to 11 Kg in the rivers and lakes of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego.
Enjoy eating crabs, shellfish, and roast lamb.

Adventure tourism

This is an ideal area for camping, hiking, and trekking because of its several national parks, mountains, and forests. Climbing mounts Tronador and Lanín and the upright walls of mounts Torre and Fitz Roy is a classical activity which represents a challenge even for expert mountain climbers.
There are many winter sport resorts and mountain retreats around this area, and golf courses in the city of Bariloche and its surroundings. Windsurfing may be practiced in Bahía Serena; and if you are properly dressed, you can trek on glaciers and mountains.
The fast flowing rivers of the Patagonia are ideal for rafting and canoeing.
Scuba diving can be practiced in Puerto Madryn and Puerto Pirámides and you may also take part in "scuba diving baptisms" organized by diving centers for beginners. Sailing, water skiing, and windsurfing, as well as sunbathing and swimming in hidden and virgin beaches are other appealing activities.
In Tierra del Fuego, trips on sledges pulled by Siberian Huskies are organized. Sailing boats and ships navigate through the Beagle Channel and other straits surrounding Tierra del Fuego to the Island of the