Río Negro Province Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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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.

15 places

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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.

14 places

Río Negro Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Great

23°–32° · varies by region
15° at night
2–5 rainy days · varies by region
26 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Great

23°–31° · varies by region
14° at night
3–6 rainy days · varies by region
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great

19°–27° · varies by region
12° at night
3–7 rainy days · varies by region
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in April

Great

14°–21° · varies by region
8° at night
4–9 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

10°–16° · varies by region
5° at night
5–13 rainy days · varies by region
13 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

6°–12° · varies by region
2° at night
5–17 rainy days · varies by region
10 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

6°–12° · varies by region
1° at night
4–15 rainy days · varies by region
12 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in August

Fair

7°–14° · varies by region
2° at night
4–16 rainy days · varies by region
14 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Good

9°–18° · varies by region
4° at night
4–11 rainy days · varies by region
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Great

13°–22° · varies by region
7° at night
4–10 rainy days · varies by region
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in November

Great

17°–27° · varies by region
10° at night
4–8 rainy days · varies by region
21 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great

20°–30° · varies by region
13° at night
3–7 rainy days · varies by region
24 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

This destination spans several climate zones, so these figures are a range across the region rather than exact values. Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land · 1996–2025