Day 3: Mendoza – San Martín de los Andes
Enjoy breakfast followed by a transfer to the domestic airport for your flight to San Martin de los Andes, located in the Lake District region in Northern Patagonia. Upon arrival, private transfer to your lodge, conveniently located 10 minutes from the local airport (Chapelco).
Estimated flying time from Mendoza to San Martin de los Andes: 1 hour 55 minutes.
Tipiliuke is a special spot at the foot of the Andes mountain range, in the middle of Lake District – Patagonia, just a few kilometers from the city of San Martín de los Andes (10 min. drive from Chapelco airport) where you can enjoy the diversity of fly fishing and other outside tailor made activities year-round as well as authentic refined country-style cuisine and knowledgeable personalized assistance.
Tipiliuke is part of the 20,000 hectare Cerro de los Pinos Country Estate, founded in 1909 by the grandfather of the current owners. Since it is still a fully working farm, guests can participate in harnessing the animals and take part in other rural tasks with the farm workers, or just relax in the beautiful surroundings.
The lodge conjures up a selected spot for wildlife and flora observation. Since it is a working farm (estancia) with 4.000 head of cattle, guests can share horse and cattle activities.
The ranch buildings are very beautiful and unique in their style, including the lodge, the old barns, the chapel and several family houses.
This tree sanctuary, unique in the province due to its size and wide diversity of tree species, is a magic place as is the 6 hectare tree nursery surrounded by the crystalline waters of the Chimehuin and Quilquihue rivers.