Villa of the Dinos. The Chocón.
Tour info
Why take this tour?
The town of Villa el Chocón, is located 80 km from Neuquén capital. Its tourist village, on the shore of the artificial lake Exequiel Ramos Mejía, comes from the creation of an imposing hydroelectric dam, built in the 70s. This hydroelectric power plant generates electricity for a large part of the country. It is located in an area of depressions in the terrain that make this landscape surprising in each one of its panoramic points (Mirador del Lago, Cañadón Escondido, Represa). Another of the great attractions of the area is the large number of paleontological findings in the area, among which is the Giganotosaurus Carolini, the largest carnivore found so far. This is exhibited the paleontological museum Ernesto Bachmann. Also on footbridges located on the shores of the lake you can see traces of dinosaurs that were reflected in the soil of the area.
What’s included?
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Private transportation -
Entry/Admission - Museo Municipal Ernesto Bachmann
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 5-7 hours
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Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
Located 90 km from the city of Neuquén Capital is the Los Barreales Paleontological Center, the only site museum, where different species of dinosaurs that inhabited the area millions of years ago can be known both in the museum and outdoors. The site, recently opened to the public, is managed by the National University of Comahue in charge of its geologists and paleontologists who live there and along with them we will travel the paths of history and the ancient species that trod our Patagonian land.
Then we will move to the Schroeder Winery, during the guided tour we will discover how one of its caves coined one of its greatest treasures: "Panamericansaurus Schroederi" dinosaur discovered during the construction of the winery that today houses the paleontological remains. A view towards the immense Patagonia stained with vineyards will be the ideal setting for a Patagonian lunch and culminate the day touring its vineyards.
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