San Juan Gorges and Dams Tour
In the surroundings of San Juan, there is a large group of beautiful ravines and dams, among which Caracoles, Punta Negra and Ullum stand out. Join us as we take a fantastic trip to discover them!. San Juan Gorges and Dams Tour.
- 3 hours
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In the surroundings of San Juan, there is a large group of beautiful ravines and dams, among which Caracoles, Punta Negra and Ullum stand out. Join us as we take a fantastic trip to discover them!
San Juan Gorges and Dams Tour
After picking you up from your hotel in San Juan at 2 pm, we will head to the Zonda ravine, a narrow land gully flanked by the Marquesado and Chica de Zonda mountain ranges.
The tour continues to the Punta Negra dam viewpoint, an important hydroelectric dam in western Argentina. Inaugurated in 2015, it provides water to hundreds of thousands of people. The reservoir's size is notable.
The route proceeds to the Los Caracoles dam, which holds 565 cubic hectometres of water, equivalent to 56,500,000,000 litres.
Before returning to San Juan, we will stop at the Ullum Dam observation point, located on the edge of the Ullum ravine. During this stop, information about the hydroelectric plant with a capacity of 41 megawatts will be provided.
We will return to your hotel in the city of San Juan, arriving at around 6 pm.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Transport by car or minibus, depending on the size of the group.
- English speaking guide.
Tips
- Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer