Río Negro Province

Region · 🇦🇷 Argentina

Population 750,768

Area 203,152 km²

Time zone America/Argentina/Salta

Official website rionegro.gov.ar

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Provincia de Río Negro: Unmissable Patagonian Wonders

Río Negro spans from the Andes to the Atlantic, featuring the 3,478-meter Cerro Tronador and its distinctive black glacier, Ventisquero Negro. The region contains the glacial lakes of Nahuel Huapi National Park, including Lago Gutiérrez and the emerald-colored Lago Frías. To the east, the Meseta de Somuncurá offers a vast basaltic plateau, while the San Antonio Bay provides access to the San Matías Gulf. The province also serves as a hub for hydroelectric power with the Piedra del Águila Dam and the Casa de Piedra reservoir on the Colorado River.

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Majestic Mountains and Alpine Vistas

This collection features the prominent peaks of the Río Negro province, ranging from the volcanic heights of Cerro Tronador to the accessible trekking routes of Cerro López. These mountains form part of the North Patagonian Andes and the surrounding steppe. The list includes the highest point in Nahuel Huapi National Park, known for its active glaciers and basaltic formations, alongside lesser-known summits like Cerro Sombrerito and Cerro de las Carreras. These landmarks define the region's glacial geography and offer diverse terrain from high-altitude granite spires to volcanic plateaus.

20 places

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Patagonian Peaks and Waterfalls

This collection showcases the diverse geological features of Argentina's Río Negro province, centered primarily within the Nahuel Huapi National Park. It features the 3,478-meter Cerro Tronador, an extinct stratovolcano known for its seven glaciers, including the sediment-filled Ventisquero Negro. The list includes significant hydrological sites like the Los Alerces and Los Cántaros waterfalls, alongside the Valle Cretácico, a protected area in the El Cuy department significant for its paleontological history and distinct red sandstone formations.

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