Lakes and reservoirs in Neuquén Province

Neuquén’s landscape is defined by the contrast between deep glacial lakes in the Andean west and massive hydroelectric reservoirs on the Limay and Neuquén Rivers. Glacial waters like Lake Huechulafquen sit at the base of the Lanín Volcano, while Lake Traful is known for its unique submerged forest. To the east, the Piedra del Águila and Arroyito dams form expansive reservoirs that regulate the region's river systems and support significant biodiversity within the Patagonian steppe.

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Lago Correntoso

Glacial lake connected to Lake Nahuel Huapi by the short Correntoso River. Known for its turquoise waters and proximity to Villa La Angostura.

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Lago Lolog

Glacial lake located near San Martín de los Andes, featuring sandy beaches and crystal-clear water used for fly fishing.

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Lácar Lake

Lácar Lake is a lake of glacial origin in Neuquén Province, Argentina.

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Huechulafquen Lake

Huechulafquen Lake is a lake in Neuquén Province, Patagonian Argentina.

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Traful Lake

Traful Lake is a lake in the Los Lagos Department of the Argentine province of Neuquén with an area of 76 km².

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Lago Nonthué

A continuation of Lake Lácar within Lanín National Park. It drains into the Hua Hum River, flowing westward toward the Pacific Ocean.

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Lago Rucachoroi

Situated in Lanín National Park, this lake is surrounded by ancient Araucaria forests and is located near traditional Mapuche communities.

Arroyito Dam

The Arroyito Dam is the fifth of five dams on the Limay River in northwestern Argentine Patagonia, at 315 metres above mean sea level.

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Lake Los Barreales

An artificial reservoir formed by the Cerros Colorados Complex, notable for the nearby paleontological center where numerous dinosaur fossils have been discovered.