Activities in Patagonia
Trekking in Neuquén
CHOS MALAL
It is small town in northern Neuquén. Due to its vicinity to volcanoes,
it is very attractive for those enjoying adventure in nature. Tromen
Volcano: 45 km. from the city. Access by routes 2 and 37. Its height is 3.968
meters. There is no shelter and the whole itinerary can take approximately 12
hours. Domuyo Volcano: It is located in the north of the Province
of Neuquén, 150 km. from Chos Malal and the nearest town is called Varvaco,
30 km. away. Altitude is 4,800 m. and three days are needed to get to the top.
SAN MARTÍN DE LOS ANDES
The beauty of this
city offers unbelievable places for trekking, but no doubt, the great
attraction is the majestic Lanín volcano. Lanín volcano:
Altitude: 3,667 m. It is one of the favorite
places among lovers of trekking and adventure. Las Corinas: 3
hours (round trip) Crossings Lago Lolog - Laguna Verde:
3 to 4 days
Inside Lanín National Park
Quina Quina - Lago Escondido: 4 hours
Lago Escondido - Pucará: 6 hours
Seccional Queñi - Termas Queñi: 1 hour
Nonthué - Cerro Mallo: 8 hours (round trip)
Filo Hua Hum - L. Nuevo: 4 hours
COPAHUE
Near this city of thermal waters, long walks are a favorite and also the
practice of trekking to volcanoes and places of rare beauty. Copahue volcano
Arroyo Blanco (White Creek)
Siete Cascadas (Seven Falls)
Laguna Escondida (Hidden Lagoon)
VILLA TRAFUL
Villa Traful is known by its
peaceful and spectacular surroundings. For those enjoying long walks and
trekking, this is a recommended place. Cascadas Arroyos Coaco y Blanco:
3 hours
Arroyo Catarata y Puerto Arrayán: half a day (Combined with car).
Cascadas Ñivinco y Pichi Traful: full day (Combined with car).
Cerros Negro y Penitente: full day (in some parts with certain degree of
difficulty).
Río Minero: full day (Combined with car).
Lagunas Las Mellizas y Pinturas Rupestres: full day (Combined with car
and motor boat).
Information: Dirección Provincial de Turismo de Neuquén.
Félix San Martín 182 Tel. (0299) 4432438
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