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 to discover its main attractions, starting at the viewpoint of Lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía to see the dam generating hydroelectric power.

Next, we will visit the center of Villa El Chocón, allowing time for personal exploration. Optionally, a guided excursion to Cañadón Escondido is available, featuring a trekking route through a ravine.

We will then regroup for a guided tour of the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum, where you'll see the skeleton of the Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest known prehistoric carnivore.

After the museum visit, you will have an hour 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 those interested in extending the excursion, we follow the same itinerary, then have lunch on your own before heading to Plaza Huincul. Here, we will visit the Carmen Funes Paleontological Museum to see the skeleton of Argentinosaurus Huinculensis, the largest herbivore found to date.

After the museum, we will stop at an agritourism center for a snack before concluding the excursion, returning to Neuquén and arriving at your hotel by 5 pm.