Museo Paleontologico (Bariloche Paleontological Museum), San Carlos de Bariloche (must see)

Bariloche Paleontological Museum was established by the Bariloche Paleontological Association. It is situated at the crossroads of October 12th and Sarmiento Streets. The aim of this institution is to preserve dinosaur fossils and to find new artifacts in the Bariloche area and the Northwestern Patagonia. A wide range of animal specimens is displayed at the museum, such as: Ichthyosaurus (Jurassic Period), dinosaur egg, the Archaeopterix, a shark (Tertiary), amphibians, flora and fauna from the Patagonian area, etc. Numerous exhibits are open to the public - don't miss them!