Neuquén

National Parks & Protected Areas

Neuquén's protected areas encompass diverse ecosystems ranging from the volcanic peaks of the Andes to high-altitude wetlands. This list features Argentina’s oldest national park, Nahuel Huapi, alongside the geothermal landscapes of Copahue and Domuyo. Visitors can explore the rare Arrayán forests on the Quetrihué Peninsula, the diverse tree species of Lanín, and the bird sanctuaries at Laguna Blanca. Cultural sites like the Via Christi in Junín de los Andes integrate religious history with Mapuche heritage, while the Limay River offers distinct rock formations.

Lanín National Park

Lanín National Park is a national park of Argentina, located in the Neuquén Province, with forests of diverse tree varieties, mainly…

Nahuel Huapi National Park

Nahuel Huapi National Park is the oldest national park in Argentina, established in 1922 as Parque Nacional de Sud and reconfiguered in…

Los Arrayanes National Park

Los Arrayanes National Park is a national park of Argentina with an area of 17.53 square kilometres.

Paisaje Protegido Río Limay

Protected area along the Limay River featuring volcanic rock formations in the Valle Encantado. It preserves the transition zone between the Patagonian steppe and Andean forests.

Laguna Blanca National Park

Laguna Blanca National Park is a National Park in the west of the province of Neuquén, Argentina, close to the town of Zapala.

Parque Provincial Copahue

Protects the eastern slopes of the Copahue volcano, featuring ancient Pehuén forests and significant geothermal activity. The park includes thermal springs and volcanic landscapes.

Via Christi

A 2-kilometer sculptural path depicting the life of Christ. The artwork integrates religious themes with Mapuche culture and contemporary Argentine history.

Área Natural Protegida Provincial del Sistema Domuyo

Surrounds the 4,709-meter Domuyo volcano, the highest point in Patagonia. The landscape is defined by geothermal features including geysers, fumaroles, and thermal streams.