Mendoza Trip Overview
We will head southwest along Provincial Route 86, enjoying the Cacheuta landscapes until we cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. We will contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza’s main water source; and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of mountains.
We will continue along this path, 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, the Aconcagua Provincial Park awaits us. There we will make a walk of approximately one hour, to the viewpoint of the Laguna de Horcones, where we can see the South Wall and the top of the highest hill in America.
On the way back, we move a few kilometers, until we reach the “Puente del Inca”. Obligatory stop in this iconic place of our mountain range.
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Mendoza, Argentina
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mendoza, Cuyo, Argentina
We will head southwest along Provincial Route 86, enjoying the Cacheuta landscapes until we cross the tunnel that connects this town with Potrerillos. We will contemplate the wonderful view of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza’s main water source; and the picturesque Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water in the middle of mountains.
We will continue along this path, 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, the Aconcagua Provincial Park awaits us. There we will make a walk of approximately one hour, to the viewpoint of the Laguna de Horcones, where we can see the South Wall and the top of the highest hill in America.
On the way back, we move a few kilometers, until we reach the “Puente del Inca”. Obligatory stop in this iconic place of our mountain range.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Mendoza, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
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
Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina
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”
Duration: 10 hours
Pass By: Parque de Agua Termas Cacheuta, Ruta Provincial 82, km 38, Cacheuta, Mendoza Argentina
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.
Pass By: Mendoza River, Cacheuta, Mendoza Argentina
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
Pass By: Potrerillos Dam, Cacheuta, Mendoza Argentina
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.
Pass By: Puente del Inca, Ruta 7, Vacas River, Las Cuevas Argentina
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.
Stop At: Las Cuevas, Las Cuevas, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo
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
Duration: 1 hour
