Day Trip to the Corona del Inca Crater

Prepare to be awed by the breathtaking blue expanse of the Corona del Inca crater, a natural gem in La Rioja on our day trip from Villa Unión.

Description

At the designated time, we will collect you from your hotel in Villa Unión. We will embark on a scenic road trip through La Rioja region in a 4x4 vehicle to the northern area of this province, bordering Chile.

Our first destination will be the Jagüe Mountain Range, and after a stop for breakfast if desired, we will continue to the Quebrada del Peñón Gorge. From this gorge, our journey will lead us into the Laguna Brava Provincial Reserve, known for saltwater lagoons and Andean animals like vicuñas and guanacos.

Next, we will travel through the Pampa del Veladero, a desert valley where colossal ice mounds emerge due to a unique phenomenon. After a break for a packed picnic lunch, we will follow the Veladero River bed to Mount Pissis, which rises to 6,882 meters (22,578 feet) above sea level.

At the base of Mount Pissis, the Corona del Inca awaits at 5,500 meters (18,044 feet) above sea level, featuring a striking lake formed by meltwater. Upon reaching the crater, we will tour this captivating environment to immerse in its natural beauty.

After our exploration of the Corona del Inca crater, we will return to your Villa Unión hotel, arriving approximately 15 hours after pickup.