Places to visit near

Zapala

Zapala is a town in Departamento Zapala district, Neuquén, Argentina of about 31,534 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Barda Negra, Cerro La Atravesada and Museo Municipal 'Carmen Funes'.

38.8992° S, 70.0544° WPop. 31,534

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km102
Must-see3
Notable146
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Zapala

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:44 pm

149 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Zapala
  2. Cerro Michacheoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Barda Negraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cerro Michacheoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Cerro Bustamanteviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cerro Negroviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Zapala
Today’s loopZapalaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Zapala?

Cerro Michacheo (viewpoint, about 4 km), Cerro Michacheo (viewpoint, about 19 km), Cerro Bustamante (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cerro Negro (viewpoint, about 20 km), Barda Negra (viewpoint, about 41 km), Cerro Tres Puntas (viewpoint, about 23 km).

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

102 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 churches, 7 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Zapala?

General San Martín, about 1 km by road; Cerro Michacheo (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Zapala?

Plaza Yrigoyen, about 1 km by road; Plaza Cementerio (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Zapala?

Start in Zapala, visit Cerro Michacheo, then Barda Negra, then Cerro Michacheo, then Cerro Bustamante, then Cerro Negro, and drive back — about 149 km by road in all.

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