Mendoza: Aconcagua Adventure in the Andes Mountains

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

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  Mendoza is a city in western Argentina. It is the capital of the province of Mendoza and is located in the plain east of the Andes mountain range. It is one of the main cities of the country, and with its urban agglomerate, called Gran Mendoza it reaches a total population that exceeds one million inhabitants

  Admission ticket free
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  Parque Provincial Aconcagua

  The Aconcagua provincial park is located in the northwest of the province of Mendoza. The top of the mountain is 12 kilometers from the border with Chile, and 18 kilometers from the international route. It is surrounded by the north and southwest of the gorge and the valley of the Horcones, which serve as a bed for the river of the same name; by the South, the creek of Lower Horcones; by the north and east the valley of the Cows. In 1983 it was declared a "protected natural area." It is one of the 10 natural reserves that form the system of protected natural areas of the province of Mendoza. The park is home to large glaciers, which act as a water reserve. There are important archeological sites. It is the preferred scenario for the climbers. We will do a 2-hour walk along paths of the Aconcagua Provincial Park, stunning views of the “Colossus of America”

  10 hours • Admission ticket not included
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  THE THERMAL WATER OF CACHUETA THERMALS COMES FROM DEFROSTING, IS INFILTED TO LARGE DEPTHS WHERE IT TAKES HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PLACES WITH THE GRANITIC ROCK OF CACHEUTA, MAKING IT RISE AGAIN TO THE SURFACE. YOUR TEMPERATURE DISSOLVES AND ABSORBES THE MINERALS THAT YOU FIND ON YOUR ROAD UNTIL YOU COME TO YOUR SPRING AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES.

  Admission ticket free
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  Cacheuta is a town located in the northern sector of the Department Luján de Cuyo, province of Mendoza, in Argentina. It is located on the border between the departments of Luján de Cuyo and Las Heras, west of the province. It is located on the banks of the Mendoza River, 1245 m above sea level

  Admission ticket free
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  The Potrerillos Reservoir is located on the Mendoza River, in the province of Mendoza. Its construction began in 1999 by the consortium between Industrias Metalúrgicas Pescarmona and Cartellone; to control the flow of water, produce electricity and water for irrigation.

  Admission ticket free
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  The Puente del Inca natural monument is a protected natural area of the province of Mendoza in Argentina, adjacent to the town of Puente del Inca.

  Admission ticket free
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  Las Cuevas

  lunch 1 mineral water without gas Instant soup on the walk Lentil stew or Pasta Fetuchini with Bolognese sauce Wine glass served with flavored talitas Homemade bread * served in a mountain restaurant in Las Cuevas

  1 hour • Admission ticket free

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• 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.

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