Lagunas de Epulafquen, Mountain lakes in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
The Epulafquen Lakes consist of two small water bodies located at 1,490 meters above sea level in the Andes near the Chilean border.
In 1832, the Lakes witnessed the final battle against royalists in America, where Chilean forces defeated bandits led by the Pincheira brothers.
The name Epulafquen originates from Mapuche language, meaning two lakes, referring to the Superior and Inferior water bodies in the valley.
Access to the lakes requires driving 40.2 kilometers on Provincial Route 45, a gravel road that becomes challenging during wet conditions.
The lakes mark the northernmost point in Argentina where Andean-Patagonian forest exists, featuring lengas, pellín oaks, and coligüe bamboo species.
Location: Neuquén Province
GPS coordinates: -36.84444,-71.02861
Latest update: April 2, 2025 07:02
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