Introducing Neuquén
There’s only two reasons to stop in Neuquén – the wealth of paleontological sites in the surrounding area, and the three excellent wineries just out of town. That said, the town has a strangely hypnotic effect, with its wide, tree-lined boulevards and liberal smattering of plazas. If you do find yourself hanging around, make sure you take a stroll through the central park, a strip of reclaimed railway land that is slowly filling up with public art, sculptures, fountains and galleries.
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Most travelers hit Neuquén en route to more glamorous destinations in Patagonia and the Lake District – the town is the area’s principal transport hub, with good connections to Bariloche and other Lake District destinations, to the far south and to Chile.
Last updated: Nov 24, 2010
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