Neuquen – Travel Guide
Neuquén is a fast-growing and modern city with an attractive central district and a rich cultural life, competing with Comodoro Rivadavia for the “title” of the cultural capital of Patagonia. Believe it or not, this beautiful city has over 250,000 inhabitants and is the center of a densely populated metropolitan area with about 700,000 people, which stretches into the neighboring Río Negro province. As a matter of fact, Neuquén is located near the confluence of the Limay and the Neuquén river, being called Negro river after the union.
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Getting Around Neuquen
Top Attractions
Lacar Lake
Lake of glacial origin on the Pacific slope of Argentina, which is located in the Lácar department of the province of Neuquén and is part of the upper basin of the Chilean Valdivia River.
Salto del Agrio
Believe it or not, this beautiful waterfall is made up of acidic waters with a pH of less than 2, that is, more acidic than lemon juice or vinegar.
Volcan Copahue
Stratovolcano in the Andes on the border of Bío Bío Region. There are nine volcanic craters along a 1.3 miles line, known as the easternmost of which is historically the most active.
Limay River
Important river in the northwestern Argentine Patagonia. It originates at the eastern end of the Nahuel Huapi Lake and flows in a meandering path for about 236 miles.
Unique Experiences
Los Arrayanes National Park Tour.
This national park is famed for its enchanting arrayán trees, which boast smooth, cinnamon-colored bark and thrive in the park’s lush forests.
Copahue Volcano Experience.
This active stratovolcano, offers adventurers the chance to witness geothermal wonders and natural hot springs, while its snow-capped peak adds a dramatic contrast to the verdant landscapes below.
Full Day Tour Cerro Chapelco.
Adventure seekers flock to this iconic mountain for its world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities in the winter, while summer visitors can enjoy hiking trails, zip-lining, and breathtaking panoramic views.
What to expect while traveling
