Neuquen Trip Overview
The town of Villa el Chocón, is located 80 km from Neuquén capital. Its tourist village, on the shore of the artificial lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía, comes from the creation of an imposing hydroelectric dam, built in the 70s. This hydroelectric power plant generates electricity for a large part of the country. It is located in an area of depressions in the terrain that make this landscape surprising in each one of its panoramic points (Mirador del Lago, Cañadón Escondido, Represa). Another of the great attractions of the area is the large number of paleontological findings in the area, among which is the Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest carnivore found so far. This is exhibited the paleontological museum Ernesto Bachmann. Also on footbridges located on the shores of the lake you can see traces of dinosaurs that were reflected in the soil of the area.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 to 7 hours
Starts: Neuquen, Argentina
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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The town of Villa el Chocón, is located 80 km from Neuquén capital. Its tourist village, on the shore of the artificial lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía, comes from the creation of an imposing hydroelectric dam, built in the 70s. This hydroelectric power plant generates electricity for a large part of the country. It is located in an area of depressions in the terrain that make this landscape surprising in each one of its panoramic points (Mirador del Lago, Cañadón Escondido, Represa). Another of the great attractions of the area is the large number of paleontological findings in the area, among which is the Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest carnivore found so far. This is exhibited the paleontological museum Ernesto Bachmann. Also on footbridges located on the shores of the lake you can see traces of dinosaurs that were reflected in the soil of the area.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Iglesia Catedral Neuquen, Avenida Argentina N 250, Neuquen Q8300AYP Argentina
Panoramic city tour.
Stop At: Paseo de la Costa de Neuquen, Calle Daniel Gatica 2000, Neuquen Q8302DSN Argentina
Panoramic city tour
Stop At: Carlos H.Rodríguez & Jujuy, Neuquén, Argentina
Panoramic city tour
Stop At: Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann, Centro Civico, Villa El Chocon Argentina
We will guide the museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Represa El Chocon, Ruta 237 Rio Limay, Represa Lago Ramos Mejia, Neuquen 8311 Argentina
We will pass over the hydroelectric dam.
Pass By: Canadon Escondido, Ruta Nacional 237, Villa El Chocon Argentina
visit geological formations
