Lago Correntoso
Lake Mountain lake in Neuquén, Andean lakes district
Near Villa La Angostura in Neuquén, Lago Correntoso links Nahuel Huapi waters; anglers come for trout fishing, boaters use short channels, and paths lead to lakeside restaurants and viewpoints.
Lago Correntoso is a small lake in Neuquén Province in Argentina’s Andean Lake District, located in the vicinity of Villa La Angostura. It is part of the mountain-lake system that characterizes the region.
The lake is used for recreational fishing and small-boat activities and offers shoreline views of the surrounding Andean foothills. Facilities and visitor services are concentrated in nearby towns rather than at the lake itself.
The body of water has been part of the regional lake network long used for local fishing and tourism; it lies within the broader area associated with Nahuel Huapi National Park. Specific engineered works or major historical events tied to the lake are not widely documented.
The lake sits in the Andean foothills of Neuquén Province near the town of Villa La Angostura, within Argentina’s lake district. Road access and visitor infrastructure are found in the nearby settlements rather than directly on the lake.
- Access: Access is typically from the nearby town of Villa La Angostura, which provides the closest services and visitor facilities.
- Recreation: Known locally for trout fishing and small-boat recreation rather than large-scale tourism.
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Lago Correntoso's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in January) and cold winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1557 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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May
May is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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June
June is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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July
July is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (295 mm).
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August
August is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (259 mm).
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September
September is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm).
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
