Neuquen Trip Overview
Located 90 km from the city of Neuquén Capital is the Los Barreales Paleontological Center, the only site museum, where different species of dinosaurs that inhabited the area millions of years ago can be known both in the museum and outdoors. The site, recently opened to the public, is managed by the National University of Comahue in charge of its geologists and paleontologists who live there and along with them we will travel the paths of history and the ancient species that trod our Patagonian land.
Then we will move to the Schroeder Winery, during the guided tour we will discover how one of its caves coined one of its greatest treasures: “Panamericansaurus Schroederi” dinosaur discovered during the construction of the winery that today houses the paleontological remains. A view towards the immense Patagonia stained with vineyards will be the ideal setting for a Patagonian lunch and culminate the day touring its vineyards.
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Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Starts: Neuquen, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Neuquen, Patagonia, Argentina
Located 90 km from the city of Neuquén Capital is the Los Barreales Paleontological Center, the only site museum, where different species of dinosaurs that inhabited the area millions of years ago can be known both in the museum and outdoors. The site, recently opened to the public, is managed by the National University of Comahue in charge of its geologists and paleontologists who live there and along with them we will travel the paths of history and the ancient species that trod our Patagonian land.
Then we will move to the Schroeder Winery, during the guided tour we will discover how one of its caves coined one of its greatest treasures: “Panamericansaurus Schroederi” dinosaur discovered during the construction of the winery that today houses the paleontological remains. A view towards the immense Patagonia stained with vineyards will be the ideal setting for a Patagonian lunch and culminate the day touring its vineyards.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lago Barreales Paleontological Centre, Lago Barreales, 180 kms from Neuquen Av. Megaraptor 1450. CePaLB-Loma de la Lata, Anelo Argentina
site museum
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bodega NQN, Ruta Provincial 7, Picada 15., San Patricio del Chanar Argentina
Guided visit.
Wine tasting.
Duration: 2 hours