Chachín Waterfall
Discover one of the biggest falls of Lanín National Park in the Argentinian Patagonia.
Would you like to have a whole-day excursion in a mountain range paradise? Come to San Martín de los Andes. From here, start off your adventure in the legendary Lácar lake area. Walk alongside Cerro Malo, skirt the Nonthué lake, cross the Hua Hum river, and continue on an interpretive trail. At the end of the journey, you will find the Chachín waterfall, and you will feel nature’s strength.
From a breathtaking viewpoint, get amazed at a waterfall of 30 metres high. Enjoy the murmur of the water falling down in the silence of the landscape. Did you know that the Chachín waterfall is one of the majors of the region? Observe the beauty of the surrounding natural world: lush vegetation, and the birds’ singing in the heart of the forest. Enjoy this experience in the province of Neuquén.
Location: Province of Neuquén, Argentinian Patagonia.
How to get there: Via the Provincial Route 48 from San Martín de los Andes (45 km).
Altitude: 30 m above sea level.
Climate: Cold and mild.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for possible weather changes, comfortable footwear, and sunscreen lotion.
Recommendations: The waterfall is opened from September to June.