Neuquén: Riverside Walks, City Views and Museums

If you’re looking for a hotel in Neuquén, you can plan your stay around the features that make the city distinctive: its riverbanks, sweeping views across the city, and museums with a variety of themes. This makes it easy to decide which aspects of Neuquén are of particular interest during your stay.

Rivers and City Views

The Limay and Neuquén rivers form the two natural boundaries of Neuquén Capital, with riverside walks running along both. The Paseo de la Costa covers 14 kilometers of riverfront along the Río Limay and extends as far as the Río Neuquén. This makes the river landscape another point of reference, alongside views of the city.

The Balcón del Valle in the northern Barda area offers a different perspective, with panoramic views across Neuquén. The riverside walks and the viewpoint offer distinct experiences: one focuses on the rivers, the other on the cityscape.

Art, City History and Archaeology

The MNBA Neuquén houses a permanent collection of Argentine art spanning different periods and styles. The Museo de la Ciudad Paraje Confluencia is Neuquén’s historical museum. Its rooms tell the story of the city’s first inhabitants, their experiences and their endeavors.

At Torre Talero, the historic building itself is the main attraction: it is the oldest building in Neuquén and was declared a National Historic Monument in 2015 under Law No. 27,129. The Museo Gregorio Álvarez in Parque Central offers a different focus. It features an archaeological exhibition covering more than 6,000 years and hosts temporary art exhibitions.

Getting to Neuquén

Direct flights from Argentina’s major cities arrive at Juan Domingo Perón Airport in Neuquén. Since flight routes can change, check the current schedule before traveling.

The Departamento Confluencia as Another Point of Reference

In the wider destination of Departamento Confluencia, the Limay and Neuquén rivers meet to form the Río Negro, which gives the department its name. The department’s museums also explore a range of themes: the Museo Ernesto Bachmann in Villa El Chocón displays original remains of Giganotosaurus carolinii and a life-size replica of its 195-centimeter-long skull. At the Museo de Sitio Las Huellas, visitors can view dinosaur footprints along the shore of Lago Ezequiel Ramos Mexía from two open-air walkways.

The eighth edition of the 32 Millas del Limay connected Senillosa, Plottier and Neuquén Capital along a 60-kilometer route on the Río Limay. This edition included competitive and recreational categories, with Olympic kayaks and single- and double-person touring kayaks. This information refers to that edition and does not give a current event date.

Wine-growing and tastings are also part of the region’s offerings: Bodega Puerta Oeste in Senillosa offers vineyard tours, an introduction to the production process, and personalized tastings with views of the valley. Fincas del Limay offers vineyard tours, visits to its production facility, and guided tastings. Reservations and provider availability may change, so check visiting options in advance.

Discover more destinations: Plottier, Villa El Chocón, Plaza Huincul, Senillosa, Centenario

Go to the overview of the wider destination: Departamento Confluencia.