Place to visit
Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum, Argentina: what it is and when to go
Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum is a science museum, Local museum in Neuquén Province, Argentina (Villa El Chocón). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is October to April. In December there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 15. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Science museum, Local museum in Neuquén Province, Argentina · Museums and art
- Where
- Argentina · Centro Cívico Villa El Chocón, Q8311, Villa El Chocón
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- BRC San Carlos de Bariloche, 292 km as the crow flies
- Website
- neuquentur.gob.ar
- Run by
- Municipalidad de Villa El Chocón
- Coordinates
- -39.26064, -68.78374
What it is and where
Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum is a science museum, Local museum in Neuquén Province, Argentina (Villa El Chocón). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are -39.26064, -68.78374; the nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC, San Carlos de Bariloche), 292 km as the crow flies. How to get around Argentina (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Municipalidad de Villa El Chocón
It is one of the Museums and art places in Argentina. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum is October to April.
- JanBest time14:28
- FebBest time13:29
- MarBest time12:18
- AprBest time10:58
- MayPossible9:51
- JunPossible9:15
- JulPossible9:30
- AugPossible10:28
- SepPossible11:46
- OctBest time13:04
- NovBest time14:12
- DecBest time14:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 15. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Argentina in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Argentina
To enter Argentina there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book Patagonia's refuges and transfers”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Argentina checklist. Currency: Argentine peso (ARS); plugs: Type C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter for the three flat-pin plug); emergencies: 911 for everything · 101 police · 107 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Patagonia SplashWith kids47 km
- Museo Carmen FunesMuseum in Plaza Huincul, Neuquén, Argentina51 km
- Grübler Beer ShopBrewery53 km
- Cerro El PuntudoMountain in Argentina53 km
- Bodega Cural Có Agua de FuegoWinery56 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Argentina guide.
More in Argentina: Museums and art
- Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes: national art museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Cabildo of Buenos Aires: historical building in Buenos Aires, government house during colonial times
- National Museum of Decorative Arts, Buenos Aires: museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- National Historical Museum: museum in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- MALBA: art museum in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires
- La Plata Museum: museum in La Plata, Argentina
Every Argentina place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum?
It is a science museum, Local museum in Neuquén Province, Argentina. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Argentina: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum?
October to April. In December there are 14 h 45 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 15.
How do you get to Ernesto Bachmann Paleontological Museum?
The nearest main airport is Teniente Luis Candelaria International Airport (BRC), 292 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Argentina is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Argentina map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Patagonia Splash, Museo Carmen Funes, Grübler Beer Shop. The rest is in the Argentina guide.
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