Plan on about 5 h 6 min of driving for the 234-mile (377 km) trip from Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza, before any stops.
Full advisory: Argentina. Advisory issued: Argentina July 10, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Argentina: “Drivers should prepare in advance when taking long road trips and make sure to have adequate insurance coverage.”
| Distance by road | 234 mi (377 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | RN237 → RN40 → RP237 → RP79 |
| Provinces on the route | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza drive plays out
RN237 (205 mi) and RP237 (11 mi) carry about 92% of the 234 miles. It runs through 2 provinces: Neuquén, Río Negro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Province |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Neuquén |
| RN237 | 3–208 | 205 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RN40 | 208–216 | 8 | Neuquén, Río Negro |
| RP237 | 216–227 | 11 | Río Negro |
| RP79 | 227–234 | 7 | Río Negro |
- Mile 176 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 179 of this route: Río Negro → Neuquén (province line)
- Mile 184 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
- Mile 189 of this route: Río Negro → Neuquén (province line)
- Mile 210 of this route: Neuquén → Río Negro (province line)
What to see on the way from Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi (mile 221), Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (mile 221), Museo de Tropas de Montaña (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi (mile 221), Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (mile 221), Museo de Tropas de Montaña (mile 226)
Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi
Close to Nahuel Huapi Lake, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi is the main Catholic cathedral of San Carlos de Bariloche, set amid gardens on a large plot.
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.
In Colonia Suiza itself
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
- Neuquén to Colonia Suiza
- San Antonio Oeste to Colonia Suiza
- Viedma to Colonia Suiza
- Rawson to Colonia Suiza
- Esquel to Colonia Suiza
From Villa El Chocón to other places in Argentina
- Villa El Chocón to Balneario El Cóndor
- Villa El Chocón to Sierra de La Ventana
- Villa El Chocón to Monte Verde, Chile
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza?
About 5 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 234 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza?
About 234 miles (377 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 Villa El Chocón 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 Villa El Chocón to Colonia Suiza use?
In order: RN237, RN40, RP237 and RP79. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Villa El Chocón and Colonia Suiza?
Closest to the road: Cathedral of Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi (cathedral, mile 221, 0.1 mi from the route); Francisco Moreno Museum of Patagonia (museum, mile 221, 0.2 mi from the route); Museo de Tropas de Montaña (museum, mile 226, 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.