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 will embark on a tour of the town, beginning at the viewpoint of Lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía to see the dam that generates hydroelectric power for Argentina.

You will then have free time to explore the center of Villa El Chocón or opt for a guided excursion to Cañadón Escondido with a trekking route through a unique ravine. We will reconvene for a guided tour of the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum to witness the skeleton of Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest prehistoric carnivore discovered.

After the museum, you will have an hour to enjoy lunch in El Chocón before we return to Neuquén, arriving at approximately 3 pm.

Villa El Chocón & Plaza Huincul (8 hours)

If you choose to extend the excursion, the itinerary remains the same until lunch in Villa El Chocón. We then continue to Plaza Huincul to visit the Carmen Funes Paleontological Museum, featuring the skeleton of Argentinosaurus Huinculensis, the largest herbivore found. Afterward, we will visit an agritourism center for a snack before returning to Neuquén, arriving at 5 pm.