Why choose this Mendoza tour ?
We begin this trip with the imposing view of the Potrerillos Dam, which surprises us after touring the Cacheuta Tunnel.
Our next stop will be Uspallata. From the southernmost point of the Inca Empire, we head to the towns of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the former Los Penitentes ski complex.
Later, we will find the Puente del Inca, a rock formation that represents a natural bridge surrounded by springs of hot springs, over the Las Cuevas River. A few kilometers from there, Cerro Aconcagua.
Finally we will arrive at the town of Las Cuevas to make our lunch stop and tour one of the Authentic Towns of our country.
Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel to Chile, there is the route that allows you to ascend to the Christ the Redeemer Monument. This icon, located at 4,200 meters above sea level, symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans, and from there you can enjoy one of the fabulous views of the high mountain range.
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What makes High Mountain Excursion through the Andes in Mendoza a unique experience ?
We will visit the Potrerillos Dam, until we reach the Cacheuta Tunnel.
Our next stop will be Uspallata. From the southernmost point of the Inca Empire, we head to the towns of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the former Los Penitentes ski complex.
We will find ourselves on the shores of our route, with the Puente del Inca, a rock formation that represents a natural bridge surrounded by springs of hot springs, over the Las Cuevas River.
A few kilometers from there, located at 2,750 meters above sea level, is the viewpoint of the colossus of America, Cerro Aconcagua, which with its 6,962 meters above sea level, welcomes visitors from all over the world with the desire to reach its summit.
We will arrive at the town of Las Cuevas, located at 3,200 meters above sea level to make our lunch stop and tour one of the Authentic Towns of our country.
Between Las Cuevas and the international tunnel to Chile, there is the route that allows you to ascend to the Christ the Redeemer Monument only during the summer. This icon, located at 4,200 meters above sea level, symbolizes the union between Argentines and Chileans, and from there you can enjoy one of the fabulous views of the high mountain range.
We will pass through the Picheuta Bridge over the Picheuta River, it is a stone and mortar construction from the colonial era.
We will get to know Polvaredas is a town located in the Las Heras department, province of Mendoza, Argentina.
It is located about 47 km from the Christ the Redeemer International Tunnel.
Los Penitentes is a town and ski center in the Las Heras Department of the province of Mendoza, Argentina,
Our next stop will be Uspallata. From the southernmost point of the Inca Empire, we head to the towns of Picheuta, Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the former Los Penitentes ski complex.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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High Mountain Excursion through the Andes in Mendoza Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Round trip transportation in modern units equipped with air conditioning and heating
- Bilingual English/Spanish guide throughout the tour
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- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Azul Latina Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Argentina/Mendoza.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
