Situated on the valley of the Neuquén River on the foot of the Cordillera del Viento mountain range, the village is nicknamed the garden of the province because of its natural beauty.

[6] Huinganco lies on the left shore of the Neuquén River, on the foot of the Cordillera del Viento (Wind Mountain range).

[2] The nearly located Corona mountain, at about 2,992 metres (9,816 ft) above sea level, considered one of the region's highlights, is the highest peak in the Cordillera del Viento.

[6] The municipal plant nursery open in 1968 and more recent entreprises, such as the marmalade factory and fish farming also play an important role.

It is a popular destination for trekking, hiking, horse riding and other ways to explore attractions in the Cordillera del Viento, such as the Huinganco lagoon and the Corona mountain.