Junín de los Andes
Junín de los Andes is a first category municipality and administrative center of the Huiliches Department in the province of Neuquén, Argentina. It is located in the south of the province, by the Chimehuin River, on National Route 234, about 35 km (22 mi) north of San Martín de los Andes and 17 km (11 mi) from the Chapelco Airport, which services the area.
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Panoramic view of the city | |
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| Coordinates: 39°55′S 71°04′W | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Province | Neuquén |
| Department | Huiliches |
| Founded | February 15, 1883 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Rubén Enrique Campos |
| Elevation | 902 m (2,959 ft) |
| Population (2010 census [INDEC]) | |
| • Total | 13,086 |
| CPA Base | Q 8371 |
| Area code | +54 02972 |
| Climate | Csb |
| Website | www.junindelosandes.gov.ar |
Founded in 1883 as a fortress during the Conquest of the Desert, it is the oldest town in the province. It developed as a cattle border town. A mixture of the native Mapuche people's and the Argentine pioneers' influence can be seen in the local culture. Over the years, it became a tourism center near the Lanín National Park and the surrounding Andean lakes. In spring and summer, it is a famous place for birdwatching, fishing and other outdoor activities, being considered Argentina's national trout fishing capital.