Excursion to Villa El Chocón + Paleontological Museum

Fascinated by the world of dinosaurs? On this excursion to Villa El Chocón, we'll visit its famous Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum, which houses the skeletons of gigantic prehistoric animals!

Description

At 9 am, we'll pick you up at your hotel in Neuquén and drive for about an hour south towards Villa El Chocón.

Upon arrival, we'll tour the town and visit the viewpoint of Lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía, overlooking the dam that generates hydroelectric power for a significant portion of Argentina.

Next, we will head to the center of Villa El Chocón, where you will have some free time. You can opt for a guided excursion to Cañadón Escondido for a trekking route through an interesting ravine.

Afterward, we will meet at the designated time for a guided tour of the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum, featuring the skeleton of Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest known prehistoric carnivore.

After the museum visit, you'll have an hour of free time for lunch in El Chocón. We will return to your hotel in Neuquén by approximately 3 pm.

Villa El Chocón & Plaza Huincul (8 hours)

For an extended excursion, we follow the same itinerary and, after lunch, continue to Plaza Huincul to visit the Carmen Funes Paleontological Museum, home to the skeleton of Argentinosaurus Huinculensis, the largest known herbivore.

After the museum, we'll visit an agritourism center for a snack before concluding the excursion, returning to Neuquén by 5 pm.