Mendoza: Aconcagua Adventure in the Andes Mountains

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Discover the majesty of the Andes Mountains in an unforgettable day Our tour will take you through impressive landscapes, starting with the spectacular view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main water source, and the beautiful Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of Crystal clear water in the middle of the mountains. We will continue our journey through tunnels and bridges until we reach the charming town of Uspallata, where we will make a stop to enjoy the panoramic views of the valley and the region. Our next stop will be at the Aconcagua Provincial Park, where we will undertake a walk of approximately one hour to the viewpoint located in the Horcones Lagoon. From there, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the imposing south wall and the summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in America. On our way back, we will pass through the emblematic "Puente del Inca"

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will head southwest along Provincial Route 86, enjoying the landscapes of Cacheuta until we cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. We will contemplate the wonderful view of the majestic Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main source of water, and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystal clear water in the middle of mountains.
Then we will continue along this beautiful path, contemplating the unforgettable landscape, passing through tunnels and bridges, until we reach the town of Uspallata. Again we will make a strategic stop to get a better view of the Valley as a whole.
Once we return to the route, we prepare for the highlight of the outing: Aconcagua Provincial Park. There we will obtain the corresponding permits to take a walk of approximately one hour, which will allow us to experience the majesty of the highest mountain in America from the viewpoint of Laguna de Horcones, within the Park.
Back in the van, we will travel a few kilometers, until we reach the “Puente del Inca”. Mandatory stop at this iconic place of our mountain range. There we will learn about its peculiar history and get a great view of the bridge.
Once the day is over, we will begin our return to the City taking with us the best memories, landscapes and experiences of Aconcagua and the imposing Andes mountain range.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, long pants, a light coat in summer and a thick coat in winter.
Don't forget sunglasses and sun protection.
A walk for lovers of natural landscapes due to its combination of geography, geology and history of Mendoza.