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Argentina. Mendoza
We will enjoy the imposing Andes mountain range in all its splendor: along the way, we will discover wonderful places, traversing the predominant mountain landscape of Mendoza. We begin in Potrerillos, a town located in the Andes mountains where we will enjoy the scenery of the eponymous reservoir, which covers about 1500 hectares with a length of 7 km and a maximum width of nearly 1.5 km. Then, we venture into the Uspallata Valley, the area that divides the foothills from the high mountains, nestled in the impressive Cordón del Plata mountain range, situated between 1900 and 2500 m.a.s.l. A few kilometers further, we pass through Penitentes, a small town known for its ski center -now out of service- located just 4 km away from Cerro Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Americas at 6960 m.a.s.l. One of the highlights is Puente del Inca, a protected natural area declared a UNESCO World Heritage site: its rock formation creates a natural bridge over the Las Cuevas River. Its geological, scenic, and historical value allows for an appreciation of its significant cultural identity. A few kilometers ahead, we reach the Cerro Aconcagua Viewpoint, the highest summit outside the Himalayas. Finally, we arrive at Las Cuevas, the highest town in Mendoza at 3557 m.a.s.l., situated on the border with Chile and providing access to the Christ the Redeemer monument (only in the summer).