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The river serves as natural limit between the Provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén . Its deep waters are clear, and carry a large flow (700 m³/s on average). Its Drainage Basin has an area of 61,723 km&2 and includes almost all the rivers and streams of the Atlantic basin in the region, as well as an extensive network of lakes.

The waters of the Limay are used to generate , was constructed in the 1980s the only Heavy Water plant in South America .

The river is also used for Fly Fishing , and in some points its banks are suitable as beach Resort s, with facilities for Camping .


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