The white cone
Above the forest.
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Lanín is an ice-clad cone volcano on the border between Argentina and Chile, within two national parks, Lanín in Argentina and Villarrica in Chile, and features on the flag and anthem of Neuquén province as a symbol of the region. The date of its last eruption is unknown, thought to fall within the last 10,000 years. Most visitors see it from its Argentine slope at Lake Tromen and the road to the border pass, where its white cone rises above forests of pehuén, the araucaria or monkey-puzzle tree with its umbrella-like branches. Short trails run along the lakeshore and through the forest. Climbing to the summit is regulated by permits from the national parks administration and the national gendarmerie and needs experience and gear. It makes a full-day trip from San Martín de los Andes via Junín de los Andes. The Lanín park fee is paid at the entrance, and the weather near the volcano is cold and changeable.
Above the forest.
Ancient araucarias.
At the foot.
Lanín National Park, on the Chilean border, north of San Martín de los Andes
Yes, but climbs are regulated by permits from the national parks administration and the gendarmerie and need experience and gear; most visitors see it from Lake Tromen.