Aconcagua Provincial Park Trip

Witness the awe-inspiring Andean landscapes of the Aconcagua Provincial Park on this trip from Mendoza, exploring the wilderness between Argentina and Chile.

Day Trip Details

At the designated time, we will pick you up at your hotel in Mendoza and drive east along the National Route 7 towards the border area with Chile. During the three-hour drive, complimentary traditional pancakes and an infusion will be provided, with options of mate, coffee, or tea. We will pass through the Andean village of Cacheuta, the Potrerillos Reservoir, and the Cordón del Plata mountain range.

The excursion will continue through the villages of Uspallata and Horcones to the Puente del Inca, where we will learn about its legend. Following this, we will visit the Aconcagua Provincial Park Visitors' Center.

From there, we will embark on an easy 2.5-hour trek to 10,000 ft above sea level. Along the way, we will see the Horcones Lagoon and the Quebrada del Durazno Bridge. We will stop for a picnic lunch featuring Carne Criolla empanadas, fruits, alfajores, sweets, and Mendoza wine.

After lunch, we will return to the visitor's center, board the bus, and head back to your hotel in Mendoza, arriving approximately 10 hours after pickup.