Ernesto Bachmann Paleontology Museum, Villa el Chocón
A visit to the Ernesto Bachmann Municipal Paleontology Museum is all about fossils. Fossils of trees, turtles, toads, and, of course, dinosaurs. The largest and most impressive dinosaur fossil on display is Giganotosaurus Carolinii, the world’s largest carnivore. Discovered in 1993, just 18 km (11 miles) south of El Chocón, this large theropod is believed to measure 14 meters (46 feet) long, 4.6 meters (15 feet) high and weigh nearly 8 tons (17,600 lbs).
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Getting there
The paleontology museum is located in the Villa el Chocón Centro Cívico (Civic Center). Villa el Chocón is located 87 km (54 miles) southwest of Neuquén on route 237. From Neuquén, take route 22 to route 237.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 to 20:00.
Fees
Admission is free of charge.
Contact details
Telephone +54 (0299) 4901230. Email munivillaelchocon@infovia.com.
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