Opening the Tatler Spa Guide 2011, I was please to see Lahuen Co deservedly had a mention. The review was written earlier this year by Christabelle Dilks after her trip to north Patagonia with Steppes Travel. Christabelle is the author of the fabulous footprint guide for Argentina and she spoke earlier at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester on our 'Undiscovered Argentina' evening.
Her review certainly captures the remote beauty of Lahuen Co:
"Deep in the remote Andes, where sparkling lakes, snowy mountains and virgin forest are everywhere, there's a secret spot where healing thermal waters bubble up from long-retired volcanoes, sending plumes of steam rising through the pampas grass. The ancient Mapuche people named it Lahuen Co: miraculous waters. They were such big fans they planted monkey-puzzle trees here to attract the latter-day travellers, but for years no one dipped a toe. Now a zen-like lodge marks the spot with admirably restrained style but unrestrained comforts: fine wines, wood stoves, and great cakes. Hike, kayak or submit to expert shiatsu massage, but the water spa is the star, The Japanese onsen sequence takes you through four indoor pools, from tepid to hot; then detonate your senses by strolling outside to plunge into cool natural pools in the wilderness of nature."
Contact me if you would like to add a stay at Lahuen Co to your a holiday in Patagonia: 01285 885333 or email emma@steppestravel.co.uk