Cochiquito Volcanic Group

Cochiquito Volcanic Group is a volcanic complex in Neuquén Province featuring eight satellite cones arranged around a main stratovolcano that reaches 1,435 meters in elevation. The terrain shows multiple cone formations of different ages, creating a varied landscape shaped by ancient volcanic processes.

This volcanic complex formed during the Pleistocene and Holocene periods, with eruption cycles that shaped the geological development of the Andes. The layered cone structures preserve evidence of repeated volcanic activity spanning thousands of years.

Local mountaineering groups regularly organize expeditions to study and document the geological characteristics of the Cochiquito Volcanic Group.

Visiting requires proper mountain gear and technical climbing skills, with Buta Ranquil serving as the main base for departure. Visitors should prepare for exposed conditions and high-altitude weather that changes rapidly.

Volcán Sillanegra within the group is a pyroclastic cone complex that offers rare insights into how volcanic cones develop and change over time. This feature draws geologists who study the processes visible in its layered structure.