Paso Hua-hum

Paso Hua-hum is a destination shaped by its landscape and trails: the Hua-Hum circuit trail passes through different forest areas, and at kilometer 48 the Río Hua Hum begins at the end of Lago Nonthue. The Hua Hum area also includes the route to Chile via the international Paso Hua Hum. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment for your trip, you might first consider whether nature and trails, water-based activities or the area’s history will play the biggest part in your stay.

Circuit Trail and Excursions

The Hua-Hum circuit trail is accessible via provincial route RP 48. From the provincial road, an internal road in Parque Nacional Lanín leads to the entrance to Cascada Chachín. You can also drive a few kilometers farther from Hua Hum to visit Cascada Chachín. These destinations offer different starting points for planning your trip: the circuit trail is a way to experience the landscape, while the waterfall may be a separate sightseeing goal.

On the Hua-Hum circuit trail, a signposted turnoff to the left at kilometer 27 leads to the beaches of Yuco. At the end of the circuit trail, in Hua Hum, there is a beach with a gentle slope. If you’re traveling with children, you can consider whether these beach destinations, the circuit trail or an excursion to Cascada Chachín would be especially interesting for your family when planning your day.

Forest and Water in the Hua Hum Area

The Hua-Hum route passes through a mixed forest of coihue, raulí and roble pellín. In the lower-lying areas of Hua Hum, lush Valdivian rainforest extends in from the west. As a result, different types of forest shape the landscape. If you’re especially interested in nature, you can keep these names in mind as points of reference for your interest in the area; the forest landscape is a key part of what makes Hua Hum more than just a place to pass through.

The course of the water also gives the area a distinctive geographical feature: at kilometer 48, Lago Nonthue ends and the Río Hua Hum begins. Its water flows into Lago Pirihueico in neighboring Chile. For travelers interested in lakes and rivers, this stretch connects local orientation with the cross-border setting of Paso Hua-hum. The Hua Hum area also offers opportunities for sport fishing, and rafting is available on the Río Hua Hum. These are different ways to enjoy the area’s waters.

History and Getting Your Bearings

Paso Hua Hum is considered an ancient exchange corridor for Indigenous peoples and, later, for immigrants of various nationalities who settled in the hamlet of Hua Hum. The Van Dorsser Museum tells the history of the area and also serves as an information center for Parque Nacional Lanín. A visit to the museum can therefore complement the nature and route-related themes with a look at the area’s history. If your family wants to discover stories and the region’s past as well as its landscape, this cultural focus is another consideration when planning your trip.

For more travel ideas, you can also discover Quilaquina and San Martin De Los Andes.

For the broader travel overview: Departamento Lácar.