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The Domuyo Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Argentina province of Neuquén. With a height of , it is the highest mountain in Patagonia and is sometimes called the "Roof of Patagonia" ( "El Techo de la Patagonia" in Spanish language).Some sources mistakenly refer to Monte San Valentin as the highest peak in Patagonia, despite it being only 4,058 meters, about 651 meters less than Domuyo
The volcano has a large wide caldera. At least 14 dacite are found within the caldera, with another five outside. Its slopes western contain many , and .
It names derives from the Mapudungun meaning "To tremble and grumble", probably due to the geothermal activity of the volcano.
The volcano is accessible by the National Route 40 from Chos Malal, connecting with provincial route 43, passing by Andacollo.
See also
Sources
Oscar González-Ferrán (1995). 9789562020541, Santiago, Chile: Instituto Geográfico Militar. ISBN 9789562020541 (in Spanish; also includes volcanoes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru)
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