Departamento General Roca district, Río Negro, Argentina

Places to visit near Mainque

Mainque is a town in Departamento General Roca district, Río Negro, Argentina, home to about 2,658 people. Within 50 km by road there are 152 places to visit — 61 parks, 31 churches, 22 forts & heritage and 5 museums. The must-see places are Indio Comahue (24 km), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales (30 km) and Estación Cultural Lucinda Larrosa Museum (69 km).

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Mainque, Río Negro
Mainque, Departamento General Roca district, Río Negro, Argentina. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mainque at a glance

Location
Departamento General Roca district, Río Negro, Argentina
Population
about 2,658
Coordinates
39.0667° S, 67.3000° W
Places within 50 km
152 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Mainque

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mainque: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Mainque

71 parks within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Plaza Eva Perón (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Mainque

50 churches within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Iglesia Adventista Mainque (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Mainque

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Ex Reflejos Disco (6 km); the best-known is Indio Comahue (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mainque

17 museums within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Museo Histórico (10 km); the best-known is Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mainque

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Barda (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Barda · viewpoint · Departamento General Roca · ~23 km
  • Bardas · viewpoint · Departamento General Roca · ~31 km
  • Barda Sur · viewpoint · Departamento El Cuy · ~37 km
  • Barda Sur · viewpoint · Departamento General Roca · ~31 km
  • Cerro Chato · viewpoint · Departamento General Roca · ~41 km
  • Valle de La Luna Rojo · viewpoint · Departamento El Cuy · ~43 km

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Mainque

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Mainque. The closest is Isla de la Herradura (11 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Isla de la Herradura · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~11 km
  • Isla San Alberto · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~34 km
  • Isla de Albino · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~16 km
  • Isla 32 · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~30 km
  • Parque Biblico · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~31 km
  • Isla 31 · river spot · Departamento General Roca · ~33 km

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A one-day trip from Mainque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 110 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mainque
  2. 23 km Barda · viewpoint, Departamento General Roca
  3. 1 km Indio Comahue · heritage site, Departamento General Roca
  4. 14 km Isla de la Herradura · river spot, Departamento General Roca
  5. 41 km Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales · museum, Departamento General Roca
  6. 1 km Ex Oficina de Correo y Telecomunicaciones de Fortín General Roca · fort, Departamento General Roca
  7. 30 km Back to Mainque

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From travellers near Mainque

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How to reach Mainque

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    Within 15 km of Mainque

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mainque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks6171Plaza Eva Perón (1 km)
    Churches3150Iglesia Adventista Mainque (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2236Ex Reflejos Disco (6 km)
    Museums517Museo Histórico (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints714Barda (23 km)
    Other attractions1213Capilla A San Juan Bosco (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves69Isla de la Herradura (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Estación de Piscicultura (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Defensa de J.J. Gómez (38 km)
    Beaches & coast25Playa Inclusiva (25 km)
    Caves02La Cueva del Leon (71 km)

    Mainque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mainque?

    Indio Comahue (heritage site, about 24 km), Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales (museum, about 30 km), Isla de la Herradura (river spot, about 11 km), Barda (viewpoint, about 23 km), Iglesia Adventista Mainque (church, about 1 km), Santuario Virgen de Guadalupe (church, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mainque?

    152 places on Spotwander: 61 parks, 31 churches, 22 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest park to Mainque?

    Plaza Eva Perón, about 1 km by road; Balneario Municipal (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mainque?

    Iglesia Adventista Mainque, about 1 km by road; Santuario Virgen de Guadalupe (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mainque?

    Ex Reflejos Disco, about 6 km by road; Monumento A la Madre (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mainque?

    Start in Mainque, visit Barda, then Indio Comahue, then Isla de la Herradura, then Museo Patagónico de Ciencias Naturales, then Ex Oficina de Correo y Telecomunicaciones de Fortín General Roca, and drive back — about 110 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mainque?

    October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Mainque

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mainque’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mainque on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.