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

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Mendoza and set off on this day trip. During the journey, we'll see the Chacras de Coria Square, driving down Route 82 to pass picturesque villages such as Las Compuertas, Blanco Encalada, and Colonia Suiza.

We'll stop at the viewpoint of the Fader ruins, highlighting the region's industrial history, before arriving at the Cacheuta Canyon, where the Mendoza River winds through rock walls. Here, we'll cross the Cacheuta hanging bridge on foot, which is 140 metres tall. This break will include a discussion about the significance of oil in the region before visiting the Potrerillos tunnel, offering scenic views.

Next, we'll stop at the Potrerillos Dam viewpoint to admire this 10-kilometre long artificial reservoir. Our route will continue along the lake until we reach the Gardens of Hotel Potrerillos, allowing free time for snacks or a stroll.

We'll conclude the trip with the journey back to the meeting point, totaling 5 hours.

Hotel Pickup

The tour includes pick-up from hotels in the centre of Mendoza. If your hotel is more than 2 kilometres from the centre, we will provide a meeting point.