The San Martin de los Andes airport expansion doubled operational capacity in June 2026, with more than 40 weekly flights in peak season. Peak hotel occupancy reached 91% in November 2025. Sources: ANAC, Secretaria de Turismo SMA.
Patagonia Estate has provided development consulting on 40 residential units in San Martin de los Andes and a boutique lodge development at Lago Huechulafquen. We know how projects get built in this region: the timelines, costs, regulatory framework, and contractors who deliver.
Development opportunities
- Boutique lodge: 8 to 20 premium cabins, USD 300-800/night, estimated gross yield 8-12% annually.
- Eco-lodge on Ruta 7 Lagos: extreme scarcity and environmental restrictions as barrier to entry.
- Premium residential development: lots in gated communities across SMA and VLA.
- Boutique inn in emerging zones: Lago Huechulafquen and Lago Hermoso with lower entry pricing.
All prices are asking prices (precios de publicación) from active listings and do not represent closing prices or guaranteed values.