Andes, Aconcagua National Park, Uspallata Tour from Mendoza

Itinerary
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Pass By: Portones del Parque San Martin, Parque San Martin, Mendoza Argentina

We pass by the beautiful ornate gates that are the main entrance into the city park called Parque San Martin

Pass By: Lujan de Cuyo, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

We pass through the wine region of Lujan de Cuyo, enjoying views of the vineyards and the Andean foothills

Pass By: Cacheuta, Cacheuta, Mendoza, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

The road takes us through the mountain valley of Cacheuta and a tunnel that passes through the foothills into the high Andes.

Stop At: Lago Potrerillos, Embalse, Potrerillos, Provincia de Mendoza, Argentina

Begin your tour with pickup at 8:30am from your hotel/hostel in Mendoza. Visit Potrerillos Lake around 9:30am before stopping for coffee in Uspallata at 11am.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Los Penitentes, Los Penitentes, Province of Mendoza, Cuyo

We continue following the mountain road up towards the Chilean border, passing through the ski resort of Los Penitentes.

Stop At: Parque Provincial Aconcagua, Mendoza Argentina

Continue on with your knowledgeable and fun guide as you make you way to Aconcagua National Park. This tour is one of the very few that is allowed access to enter the park. Once inside you will take a 1-hour hiking circuit, visit the Horcones pond, and then stop at a viewing point to see the tallest mountain outside the Himalayas (weather permitting).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Puente del Inca, Ruta 7, Vacas River, Las Cuevas Argentina

On the return back you will stop at Puente del Inca, a naturally formed bridge over a steep ravine around 1:30pm

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ruta 7, M5545 Uspallata, Mendoza, Argentina

Upon arriving in Uspallata you’ll enjoy an afternoon lunch of Argentine asado (barbecue) including a local delicacy, kid goat and some excellent wines at about 2:30pm. Hotel/hostel drop-off will take place at approximately 5:30pm. This small-group tour only allows for a maximum of 8 travelers to ensure a more personalized experience. Please note most of this tour is conducted via an air conditioned minibus, as there is about 5-hours of travel time spent in the vehicle. While there is a moderate amount of walking at Aconcagua Park and Puente del Inca, there is not time for major hiking due to travel distance.

Duration: 1 hour