Private flights to San Martín de los Andes

San Martín de los Andes is the most refined mountain town in Argentine Patagonia — a compact, human-scale centre on the shores of Lake Lácar, flanked by Cerro Chapelco and Lanín National Park. Travellers who know Bariloche and want the same landscape quality and hospitality without the crowds choose San Martín. The offer is year-round: skiing in winter, fishing and trekking in summer, and a quality of life few Patagonian towns can match.

Reference experiences

Cerro Chapelco — Ski resort with 55 runs, recognized among the country's best for powder quality and low skier density. Season June–September. Ski-touring and off-piste infrastructure for groups with private guides.
Trekking and ascent of Lanín Volcano — The perfect cone of Lanín (3,776 m) is one of the Andes' most photogenic volcanoes. The ascent requires a permit and certified guide; the view from the summit covers Chile and Argentina at once.
Fly fishing on the Chimehuin — The Chimehuin River is one of South America's fly-fishing icons, known for large trout. Season October–April. Lodges with exclusive guides are available in the area.
Lake Huechulafquen and the Seven Lakes Route — Huechulafquen, at the foot of Lanín, is a turquoise glacial lake. The Seven Lakes Route connects San Martín with Bariloche through one of South America's most celebrated scenic drives.

Reference accommodation

Villa de la Patagonia — High-end boutique property on Lake Lácar, with signature design and high-level service. Few rooms, complete privacy and direct lake access.
Patagonia Plaza Hotel & Spa — The city's largest full-service hotel, a ski-season hub with spa, heated pool and mountain views.
Exclusive lodges and cabins on private lakefronts complete a boutique accommodation offer that is more exclusive than busier regional destinations.

Gastronomy

Artisanal trout — smoked, salt-cured or in signature preparations — is San Martín's defining gastronomic product. Wild Patagonian mushrooms and Mapuche flavours add a unique cultural dimension to the local cuisine. La Reserva is the reference restaurant for signature regional cooking. Artisan chocolate and craft beer make up a local-product scene comparable to Bariloche's.

Why fly privately

At approximately 1,550 kilometres from Buenos Aires, a private flight covers the route in around two hours. CPC airport (Chapelco) is 20 kilometres from town. Commercial service is limited to peak ski season — outside that period, private aviation is the only way to access the destination on your own schedule, making it indispensable for fishing trips, trekking and opening or closing season travel.

Best time to visit

Winter (June–September): skiing at Cerro Chapelco, high-quality snow and an intimate mountain-resort atmosphere. Summer (November–March): trekking, fly fishing on the Chimehuin, lake activities on Lácar and Huechulafquen. Spring and autumn: ideal fishing windows, fewer visitors and Patagonian colours at their most photogenic.