Other rivers and lakes in paradise See map

The Chimehuin river is not the only offering perfect conditions for fishing. In fact, Junín de los Andes is located in a privileged location a few kilometers from Lanín National Park and surrounded by lakes where trouts are common.

View of Chimehuin, a place for fishing.

Malleo River, for example, 22 km from Junín and Provincial Route 23, it is also characterized by the large number of catches made by fly fishermen, especially with light equipment. Further, around 65 km from Junín, it is the lake Tromen, which offers a good place to catch the rare brook trout.

Lakes Huechulafquen and Epulafquen are ideal for capturing large brown trouts, rainbow trouts, landlocked salmon in the form of trawling.

By Provincial Route 61 you access to Lake Paimún which offers good fishing.

Taking theNational Route 234 and splicing with the Provincial Route 62, you meet the lakes Curruhué Chico, Curruhué Grande and Lagoon Verde, being the latter two excellent fishing for brook trout and landlocked salmon.

Those who fish in these places will also have the gift of sight of the imposing Lanín volcano, for anywhere in the area they go.

...

Condor watching Near Junin de los Andes we find a platform from which you can spot condors in the wild.

Chimehuin river: a paradise for fishermen The Chimehuin River crosses the village of Junin de los Andes. It is famous for its fishing.

Lanín: a snow-capped volcano Lanin volcano is located about 60 km from Junín de los Andes. From its summit you can see lakes, valleys and mountains.

From Junín de los Andes to Chile One of the rides you can do while in Junín de los Andes is to visit Lake Tromen with its green waters and fine volcanic sands. From there you can reach Chile through the international pass.

Visiting volcanic sands and hot baths Travel to Lake Curruhe, Lagoon Verde and thermal baths of Epulafquen from the city of Junín de los Andes.

From Lake Huechulafquen to lake Paimún In the route from Junín de los Andes to Lake Huechulafquen you can find a fish farm, a Mapuche community, camping areas, the mouth of the Chimehuin river, Port Canoa and the juncion of this lake with lake Paimún.

Another way to Christ: Via Christis in Junín de los Andes The Via Christi is a ritual of Christian origins. In Junin de los Andes you can make a circuit of 2.5 km containing stations sculptured from natural materials.

Laura Vicuña: local blessed Junin de los Andes is the favored location for Catholic believers to remember the life and work of Blessed Laura Vicuña, who offered her life and her youth for the surrender of her mother.

Camping in Junín de los Andes The area of Junín de los Andes has 15 campgrounds to be enjoyed. Best camping in Patagonia.

Lanín volcano's legend Legend has it that inside the Lanín volcano's crater lies Princess Huilefun, the daughter of the chief of the Huaiquimil tribe.

See all Articles