Beginning in the early 20th century, Las Coloradas was a settlement within the homonymous livestock establishment, where the magistrate's court and the police station worked.

It lies on Provincial Road 24, which intersects with National Route 40, connecting it with Zapala to the north and Junín de los Andes to the south.

[5] The Garganta del Diablo ("The Devil's Throat"), an over 150 meter-long canyon through which the Catán Lil River flows, is one of the area's main tourist attractions.

[7] There are some Mapuche communities in the rural areas of the Catan Lil Department such as Namuncurá, Ram and Cayulef, all connected to the town through country roads.

[8] The Hue Che Foundation works in the town, supporting native communities in the central part of the province of Neuquén, focusing on social-educational aspects.

[15] Additionally, there is the Professional Formation Center N°24 "Hueche", offering a range of job qualifications oriented to the provincial labor market.