High Mountain Excursion with a local guide｜Argentina

The Andes Range holds much of our history and culture, apart from being the great meeting point for the people of Mendoza. It invites us to travel its winding roads, discovering unique landscapes at every stage, learning about works made both by man, such as the Potrerillos Dam, and by nature, such as the Puente del Inca and the Cerro Aconcagua.

Depart early in the morning on International Route No. 7 towards the town of Cacheutas, bordering the Mendoza River, with majestic views of the Cordón del Plata mountain range and the Potrerillos Dam. Then we'll continue to Uspallata, a pre-Hispanic settlement of the Huarpes aborigines. We'll then continue towards the villages of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas, and the former ski resort of Los Penitentes. Further on, we'll find Puente del Inca, a natural architectural masterpiece with thermal springs. A few kilometers from there, located at 2,750 meters above sea level, is the vantage point of Mount Aconcagua, the 6,959-meter colossus of the Americas.

Finally, we'll visit the town of Las Cuevas (border with Chile at 3,200 meters above sea level), and if the weather and route conditions allow, we'll end the excursion with a visit to the Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) monument. Around noon, we'll stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Hotel drop-off in the afternoon.

Notes:
. Lunch at a local restaurant is at the passenger's expense.
. Admission to the Christ the Redeemer Monument is possible during the summer season, and subject to the approval of the competent authorities, due to weather conditions and the state of the route.

General Information:
. Regular departures: every day – departures all year round (subject to the condition of the route)
. Time: starting at 7:30 AM
. Duration: all day

Important notes:
. Passengers staying outside the central area must go to the nearest hotel indicated by Aymará Turismo staff.
. Private departure: Wednesday to Sunday. Check with the agency.