Living in Neuquen: Things to Do and See in Neuquen | Christie's International Real Estate

A prized year-round tourist destination, Neuquen stands out for its high peaks and breathtaking landscapes. Located in the Patagonia region of Argentina, it has two well defined landscapes-the plateau in the east and the Los Andes Mountain range in the west. In the south-west of the province on the shores of Lake Lacar lies the tourist destination of San Martin de los Andes, a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy golf, hunting, rafting, and skiing. Highly regarded worldwide for fly-fishing, the Chimihuen, Malleo, Collon Cura, Limay, Traful and Alumine Rivers are must-see destinations for fly-fishing enthusiasts. Seeking tranquil properties in this picturesque province, residents choose Neuquen for private mountain homes, secluded farms, and lakefront houses.

A prized year-round tourist destination for Argentines and foreigners alike, Neuquén is a province located in the Patagonia region of Argentina. It has two well defined landscapes—Los Andes mountain range located to the west, and the plateau to the east.

The mountainous region in Neuquén stands out for its high peaks and breathtaking landscapes. It is home to many of the most important tourist destinations in Argentina including the town of San Martin de los Andes, a year-round paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in the south-west of the province, 430 km from the province’s capital city of Neuquén, it has an architectural style characterized by the use of materials like wood and stone, which together with the surrounding landscape give this town the unique feeling of a mountain village. The town is renown as the northern Patagonia center for golf, fly-fishing, rafting, hunting, and a broad range of outdoor adventure sports. In winter it is home to three ski centers including the Chapelco Ski Centre, one of Argentina's principle ski resorts.

San Martin de los Andes lies on the shores of Lake Lácar, which has a distinctive feature compared to other rivers of the province—it empties into the Pacific Ocean through the Hua Hum River. The entire basin is a natural ecosystem typical of the humid Andes mountains covered with dense forest vegetation, grasslands, meadows, streams, and rivers.

One of the world’s most highly regarded areas for fly-fishing, Neuquén province has an exceptional amount of Salmonidae available. The world-renowned Chimihuen River, and the Malleo, the Collon Cura, the Limay, the Traful and the Alumine Rivers are must-see destinations for fly-fishing enthusiasts. The rivers also offer exceptional rafting and kayaking opportunities.

World-class golf, bird watching, and mountaineering opportunities are also available in abundance in this picturesque province. Immersed with the magnificence of its landscape and diverse winter and summer activities, Neuquén can be enjoyed all year round.