Lagunas de Epulafquen, Mountain lakes in Neuquén Province, Argentina.
Lagunas de Epulafquen are two small mountain lakes situated at 1,490 meters elevation in the Andes near the Chilean border. The sites are surrounded by steep terrain and Andean-Patagonian forest vegetation.
In 1832, the site witnessed a final battle when Chilean forces defeated bandits led by the Pincheira brothers. This conflict marked one of the last major confrontations against royalist resistance in the Americas.
The name Epulafquen comes from the Mapuche language and means two lakes, referring to the two water bodies in the valley that held meaning for the indigenous people of the region.
Access requires traveling on a gravel road that becomes challenging in wet weather conditions. It is wise to check road conditions beforehand and use a suitable vehicle.
The lakes mark the northernmost range of Andean-Patagonian forest in Argentina, hosting rare tree species like lengas, pellin oaks, and coligüe bamboo. This vegetation marks an unusual natural boundary in the country.
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