Lahuen Co, Termas de Epulafquen is a truly unique place, deeply immersed in a singular protected area in Argentine Patagonia, due to its biodiversity and richness. It is surrounded by virgin native forests, lakes, lagoons and a myriad of volcanic phenomena. With a high concern and care for both People and Nature, Lahuen Co, Eco resort & spa termal offers a space for de-tox from urban life, through a very simple concept: An active encounter with Nature and oneself, combined with good rest and food.

Lahuen Co, eco-resort

A 12 room lodge overlooking the wonderful thermal valley, surrounding mountains and the native forest. Architecture was conceived under eco-sustainable criteria as well as with a high concern and love for Nature. Construction and operation processes are hence based on eco-friendly principles:

• the least of impact to soil and environment,

• maximal temperature isolation of walls and thermo panels on every window and door. Also beneficial for sound isolation

• central heating mostly provided by the geothermal resource

• most of electricity is generated by an own micro-turbine

• waste selection and rational recycling and disposal

• waters are treated locally only mechanically and biologically

Lahuen Co is supervised by the National Parks Administration and the IADB

Adventure & relax

Adventure programs bring the chance to hike volcanoes, trek on a lava river, immerse in the virgin forest and sail the solitary lakes……and after each expedition, restore energies on the relaxing thermal baths and take a professional massage. Proposals are trimmed to satisfy guests’ preferences and training going from easy walks or a lake crossings, to 3+ day hikes to the mythical Lanín volcano. All the outings are developed and guided by professional bilingual local guides.

Lahuen Co, Termas de Epulafquen – Lanín National Park Patagonia Argentina

Getting to Lahuen Co

Closest international airport is Bariloche (BRC), which is also hub to the most attractive spots of Patagonia. The trip from Bariloche to Lahuen Co is also the opportunity to have a glance on the magnificence of Patagonia, its hugeness and diversity of landscapes. A memorable 4 hour drive through the Enchanted Valley and across the Lake District, all witnessed by the characteristic glacial cone of Lanín Volcano. We also organize a private flight from Bariloche over the myriad of lakes, the wonders of the Andes in Patagonia, to realize the impressive combination of immensity and beauty, at a surprisingly high degree of preservation.

The border with Chile is only 8 km (5 miles), connecting through the international pass Carirriñe with the small villages of Liquiñe and Coñaripe, then with Pucón and Villarrica, touristic villages. Land Access Provincial route 62 addresses westward into Lanín National Park, going from the dry steppe into the Valdivian rain forest. 8 lakes and lagoons could be seen alongside the trip, such as Lolog, Curruhué and Epulafquen lakes. The scenery is made of the Andes with its glacial remains, black volcanic-sand beaches, a lava river called Escorial, volcanoes and the native woods.

Distance from Lahuen Co: San Martín de los Andes 82 km / Junín de los Andes: 66 km / Bariloche: 254 km / Pucón: 130 km

Access combining land trip and lake crossing Alternatively, take Provincial rout 61 alongside Huehuclafquen Lake up to Puerto Canoa. A motor vessel takes passengers from this traditional deck to Puerto Encuentro, 2 miles from Lahuen Co. The half hour lake crossing is an amazing way of getting in close contact with some of the most impressive sceneries of Patagonia: the skirts of Lanín volcano and the lava delta of the Escorial formation.

Activities in Nature - Optional 

Trekking on Volcanoes

• traditional hike to Lanin summit

• trekking to the feet of Lanín glacier

• journey through Aunquinco Valley, monkey puzzle forest and lava river

• trekking to the Escorial, lava river and natural bonsai forest

• round trek to Paimún lake. Walk to Epulafquen Ranger’s house 

Fly Fishing

• we provide the combination of the best fishing spots and lodges, professional bilingual guides and great extension programs

• known and hidden river: Malleo, Aluminé, Collón Curá, Chimehuin, Caleufu, Traful, Limay and Curruhué

• and the most pristine lakes inside Lanín National Park: Epulafquen, Carilafquen, Curruhué, Laguna Verde and Paimún

Journeys

• kayak / canoe crossings

• horseback riding in the steppe and the Pehuenia

• combined multisport

• from Bariloche and Villa la Angostura

• crossing of the north Patagonian Andes into Chile

• best of Lake District: Tipiliuke, Peuma Hue and Lahuen Co

Eco-Tourism

• birding / nature observation outings

• Lanín National Park

Walks / van excursions / sailing

Active participation in environmental care programs volunteering