Introducing Chos Malal
Cruising through the stark, desertlike landscape north of Zapala doesn’t really prepare you for arrival at this pretty little oasis town. Set at the convergence of Río Neuquén and Río Curi Leuvú, Chos Malal’s one claim to fame is that it was Neuquén province’s capital until 1904. Perhaps this explains why the town has so many stately old buildings and the present-day capital has so few.
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The two main plazas in town bear the names of the two superheroes of Argentine history – San Martín and Sarmiento. Around the former is the majority of the historic buildings, including the Fuerte IV Division fort (go around the back for sweeping views out over the river valley). Five blocks south is Plaza Sarmiento, where you’ll find banks and businesses.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Hotels in Chos Malal or close by
by vnrose 13 September 2011
There are a good number of places to stay in Chos Malal or outside it as a lot of people use it as an overnight stop. It has been a couple…
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Hotels in Chos Malal or close by
by Sardar 12 September 2011
We are driving from Bariloche to Salta in October/November and cannot find any decent accommodation for 1 night in or near Chos Malal…
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RE: Ruta 40
by jaloisio 21 September 2010
From Chos Malal there is a gravel but safe road to near Domuyu volcano. Andalcollo, Las Ovejas, Varvarco and Aguas Calientes, where you…
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