The Wayro route from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza is 285 miles (459 km), about 6 h 13 min of driving without stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Gas stations are often far apart and not always easily identified from the main roadway.”
| Total distance | 285 mi (459 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN22 → RN237 → RN40 → RP237 → RP79 |
| Provinces on the route | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza
RN237 (224 mi) and RN22 (33 mi) carry about 90% of the 285 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Neuquén, Río Negro. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Neuquén |
| RN22 | 3–36 | 33 | Neuquén |
| RN237 | 36–260 | 224 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RN40 | 260–268 | 8 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RP237 | 268–279 | 11 | Río Negro |
| RP79 | 279–285 | 6 | Río Negro |
- Mile 227 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 231 of this route: Río Negro → Neuquén (province line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 240 of this route: Río Negro → Neuquén (province line)
- Mile 261 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
Where to stop on the way to Colonia Suiza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cañadón Escondido (mile 55), Bariloche Paleontological Association (mile 272), Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (mile 272), Museo de Tropas de Montaña (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Cañadón Escondido (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum (mile 52), Bariloche Paleontological Association (mile 272), Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (mile 272), Museo de Tropas de Montaña (mile 278)
Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum
A municipal museum in Villa El Chocón, the Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum covers the paleontology, archaeology and history of the town and its surroundings.
Cañadón Escondido
Cañadón Escondido is a small canyon in Villa El Chocón, in Argentina's Neuquén Province.
Bariloche Paleontological Association
Founded in 1977, the museum of the Bariloche Paleontological Association is a nonprofit that preserves and shares local and provincial fossil heritage in San Carlos de Bariloche.
Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia
Set in the Civic Center of Bariloche, the Francisco P. Moreno Museum of Patagonia covers natural history and cultural anthropology.
Museo de Tropas de Montaña
Founded in 1975, Museo de Tropas de Montaña is an Argentine Army military museum in Bariloche, housed within the garrison at the Military Mountain School.
Once you reach Colonia Suiza
Lago Moreno
Lago Moreno is a lake of glacial origin in the Bariloche department of Río Negro Province, Argentina.
Parque municipal Llao Llao
Located in the Bariloche department of Río Negro, the Llao Llao municipal park protects the area's natural landscape and the region's genetic diversity.
Laguna Negra
Inside Nahuel Huapi National Park, high in the Andes, Laguna Negra is a lake of about 13 hectares that lies under a thick layer of snow in winter.
More drives to Colonia Suiza
- San Martín de los Andes to Colonia Suiza
- Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza
- San Antonio Oeste to Colonia Suiza
- Viedma to Colonia Suiza
- Rawson to Colonia Suiza
- Esquel to Colonia Suiza
From Neuquén to other places in Argentina
- Neuquén to San Antonio Oeste
- Neuquén to Santa Rosa
- Neuquén to Balneario El Cóndor
- Neuquén to Sierra de La Ventana
- Neuquén to Puerto Madryn
- Neuquén to Rawson
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza?
About 6 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
How far is Colonia Suiza from Neuquén by car?
About 285 miles (459 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza?
The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza use?
In order: RN22, RN237, RN40, RP237 and RP79. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Neuquén to Colonia Suiza?
Closest to the road: Bariloche Paleontological Association (museum, mile 272, 0.2 mi from the route); Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (museum, mile 272, 0.1 mi from the route); Museo de Tropas de Montaña (museum, mile 278, 0.2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.