{"id":8407,"date":"2020-11-25T11:21:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-25T14:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/wp2025\/senderos\/senderos\/"},"modified":"2025-09-08T09:00:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T12:00:28","slug":"senderos-neuquen","status":"publish","type":"senderos","link":"https:\/\/patagonia.gob.ar\/en\/senderos\/senderos-neuquen\/","title":{"rendered":"Trails"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cLaguna Blanca\u201d National Park<\/h3>\r\n\r\n

Nestled in a volcanic landscape, \u201cLaguna Blanca\u201d National Park, created in 1945 and covering 11,250 acres, offers a unique environment with ancient volcanoes and scoria (volcanic materials), and one of the largest freshwater bodies in northern Patagonia, where aquatic birds such as flamingos and swans can be observed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Furthermore, the area has been a meeting place for indigenous communities (Mapuche) and Creole settlers, passing through their summer vacation spots, leaving behind various cultural vestiges that reflect this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Trails, walks, and viewpoints to appreciate the beauty of the place, and be amazed at every step by the landforms and nature that always opens up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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HOW TO GET THERE<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

By car<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From the city of Neuqu\u00e9n, head east along National Route 22 to Zapala. From there, head south on National Route 40 and then turn right onto Provincial Route 46 to the visitor center (215 km total).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From the city of Mendoza, to the north, via National Route N\u00b0 40 and Provincial Route N\u00b0 46 (984 km).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From Temuco (Chile), to the west, via the Icalma Pass, Provincial Route 13 and Provincial Route 46 (287 km).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

From San Carlos de Bariloche, to the south, via National Route 237, National Route 40 and Provincial Route 46 (376 km).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Other means of transport<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In the capital city of Neuqu\u00e9n, which has daily plane connections to Buenos Aires, it is possible to rent a car or visit a travel agency to visit the protected area.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Another option is to reach Zapala by bus and then continue to \u201cLaguna Blanca\u201d by taxi or on the daily buses that depart for the town of Alumin\u00e9.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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TRAILS<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1 \u2013 Sendero peatonal interpretativo \u201cPaseo de la Laguna\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

The flora and fauna of the Patagonian steppe inhabit this uneven but easily traversable terrain. The walk features seven themed stops designed to interpret nature’s adaptation to the environment. Tiny leaves, deep roots, fleshy stems, dense bushes, and animals (the Patagonian gray fox, the grassland cat, and the piche, among others) coexist along this trail.<\/p>\r\n