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.

Once we arrive, we'll embark on a tour of the town to discover its main attractions, starting with the viewpoint of Lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía. Here, you can see the impressive dam generating hydroelectric power.

We'll then proceed to the center of Villa El Chocón, providing some free time for personal exploration. Optionally, you may join a guided excursion to Cañadón Escondido for a trekking route through the ravine.

After reconvening, we'll take a guided tour of the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum, where you'll see the skeleton of Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest prehistoric carnivore known to date. Following the museum visit, you'll have one hour of free time for lunch in El Chocón. We aim to return to your hotel in Neuquén by approximately 3 pm.

Villa El Chocón & Plaza Huincul (8 hours)

For those interested in extending the excursion, we will follow the same itinerary and then have lunch on your own. Afterward, we will continue to Plaza Huincul to visit the Carmen Funes Paleontological Museum, featuring the skeleton of Argentinosaurus Huinculensis, the largest herbivore found to date. Subsequently, we will visit an agritourism center for a snack. We will conclude the excursion by returning to Neuquén, arriving at your hotel by 5 pm.