Neuquén

A lake-district province in northern Patagonia, with the Seven Lakes Road, Lanín Volcano and dinosaur fossils as its main attractions.

Neuquén Province lies in western Argentina in northern Patagonia, bordering Chile along the Andes to the west, with an arid plateau in the east. The lake district in the southwest is beautifully scenic: the Seven Lakes Road between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura is a classic road-trip route, Lanín National Park is marked by the conical Lanín Volcano, and Chapelco has a ski resort. The east, meanwhile, is known for its rich dinosaur fossil finds. Summer (Dec to Mar) is good for hiking and driving, and winter is for skiing. There are airports at the city of Neuquén and near San Martín de los Andes.

Destinations

• San Martín de los Andes
• Villa La Angostura
• San Carlos de Bariloche

Itineraries

• Lake District Seven Lakes Road & Lanín Loop – A self-drive loop starting and ending in Bariloche, heading to San Martín via the Seven Lakes Road, and returning via P…
• Ruta 40: Bariloche to El Calafate – Drive south along Route 40 for about 1,600 km, crossing from the Lake District through the steppe to the Cave of the Ha…