National Park
Rio limay
Provincia de Neuquén
Contact
+54 294 4423111
nahuelhuapi@apn.gob.ar
Price
Access to the riverbanks and roadside viewpoints is free of charge. Some private access points for fishing may charge a fee.
Opening Hours

Open access (it is recommended to visit and engage in activities only during daylight hours).

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How to get there?
 From Bariloche, take National Route 237 northeast (toward Neuquén). Valle Encantado begins approximately 60 km (37 miles) from the city.
By
Car
Any bus departing from the Bariloche Terminal heading north (toward Neuquén, Piedra del Águila, or Buenos Aires) travels along this route. You can ask to be dropped off at specific spots like "Confluencia."
By
Bus
The walks

Laguna Verde Circuit

Distance: 500 meters from the road.
Difficulty: Very low.
Description: An iconic panoramic point where the Limay River makes a sharp horseshoe bend of almost 360 degrees. It is the classic "postcard" photo of the region.

Ascent to Cerro Cóndor

Short walks are possible among volcanic rock formations with curious names like "The Sentinel," "The Finger of God," and "The Castles." Most of these are on private land, so permission or booking a horseback riding tour is sometimes required

Patagonian Steppe Trail

The Limay River is a global destination for Brown and Rainbow trout fishing. "Flotadas" (drifting down the river in a raft) are the best way to see hidden corners inaccessible from the road.

The nature

Flora

This is a transition zone (ecotone) between the forest and the steppe.
Primary species: Cordillera Cypress predominates on the more humid slopes, while the lower areas are filled with Coirón (yellow bunchgrass), Neneo, and Chañar.

Willows: Willows (some introduced) line the riverbanks, providing shade in recreation areas.

Fauna

Birds: It is very common to see Andean Condors nesting in the rocky cliffs. Black-crowned night herons and kingfishers are also frequently spotted on the banks.

Mammals: In the steppe areas surrounding the river, you can find Guanacos, Darwin’s rheas (choiques), and grey foxes.

Aquatic: Large-sized trout (Brown and Rainbow) and perch.

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