Potrerillos and Cacheuta Trip

An idyllic Andean landscape of hanging bridges, crystal lagoons, and magnificent mountains awaits you on this trip to Potrerillos and Cacheuta.

Potrerillos and Cacheuta Trip

We will pick you up from your hotel in Mendoza at the designated time for this day trip. During the journey, we will see Chacras de Coria Square and drive down Route 82, passing picturesque villages such as Las Compuertas, Blanco Encalada, and Colonia Suiza.

A stop will be made at the viewpoint of the Fader ruins, significant to the region's industrial history, before arriving at Cacheuta Canyon, where the Mendoza River flows through the rock walls. Here, we will cross the Cacheuta hanging bridge, which stands 140 metres (459 feet) tall. We'll discuss the importance of oil in the region before visiting the Potrerillos tunnel and enjoying scenic views.

Next, we will stop at the Potrerillos Dam viewpoint to admire the reservoir over 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) long. The route will continue bordering the lake until we reach the Gardens of Hotel Potrerillos, where you will have some free time for a snack and a stroll. Lastly, we will head back to the meeting point, concluding the trip after a total of 5 hours.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pick-up from hotels in the centre of Mendoza. For those staying more than 2 kilometres (1.25 miles) from the centre, a meeting point will be provided.