Situated at the foot of the Andes Range,
is one of the most beautiful provinces in Argentina. The highest
peaks in America are in this province. Aconcagua is the highest
mountain in the Western Hemisphere. It is a gigantic mass of rock,
6.962 mts. (22.831 feet) high, not picturesque in the traditional
Alpine sense, but magnificent by its size alone. It dominates
the sky and is visible from the Pacific coast, 100 miles away.
Only a few other mountains in the world are higher than Aconcagua
and these are in the Himalayan Range. Though the mountain's summit
crest and radiating ridges are largely windswept free of snow,
large glaciers fill the valleys on all but the southern and western
flanks. Climbing routes are an attraction to many mountaineers
from all over the world.
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A tour to the very
heart of the Andes . This unforgettable tour to Aconcagua Mount
leaves from Mendoza to reach the Andes Range. Along the Pan American
Highway passing by several summer villages the tour gets to Villavicencio
Gorge, famous area of thermal waters. Then on to Quebrada del Toro,
Las Araucarias de Darwin, El Balcon, the Amphitheatre and Los Paramillos
to get to Uspallata Village located in the Valley with the same
name, an oasis between two mountain ranges in the heart of the Andes.
At Puente del Inca there is a natural monument
unique in the world: a rock formation that resembles a bridge over
Las Cuevas river. From this
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standpoint, looking to
the north, the sight of the Aconcagua is awesome: the highest peak
in the Western Hemisphere (6.962 mts). The tour continues
along the mountain road surrounded by breathtaking landscapes to
get to Las Cuevas Village (3.196 mts above sea level). Up a narrow
mountain road the tour gets to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer
(4.200 mts above sea level), located in the limit between Argentina
and Chile as a proof of friendship
between the people
of the two countrie
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MDZ:
MENDOZA BASIC.
Operates year round starting Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
In winter the tour to Aconcagua is subject to weather and road
conditions.
Day 1 Arrival at the Airport. Reception and transfer
to the selected Hotel. Accommodation for three nights with daily
breakfast.
Day 2 Afternoon city tour Afternoon wineries tour.
Day 3 Full day High Mountain tour: Aconcagua Mount and
Christ the Redeemer Statue.
Day 4 Transfer to the Airport to return to Buenos Aires
or continue to Santiago de Chile.
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A tour to get to know the city. Mendoza is well known for its beautiful
and clean streets full of trees and for its nice parks. The tour includes
the major points of interest as the Government House and San Martin
Park where there is a Zoo. The ride continues to Independence Square
surrounded by the Municipal Theatre and the Modern Art Museum and
then to Plaza España, Plaza del Castillo and La Rosaleda, where
it is possible to find over 4.500 rose plants,
to get to Frank Romero Day Amphitheatre, where the closing ceremony
of the Fiesta de la Vendimia takes place every year. The tours ends
at Cerro de la Gloria where a monument commemorates the Crossing
o f the
Andes conducted by
General José de
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This world famous ski resort is the closest
to Buenos Aires (1.212 km) and it is in the heart of a majestic
landscape. Las Leñas is located 430 km from Mendoza city.
Flights arrive at San Rafael Airport, 225 km away, or at Malargue
Airport, 70 km away, and it is possible to get to Las
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Leñas by bus from any of these. The height at the foot is 2.256
mts and at the highest area, Cerro Los Fosiles, it is 3.430 mts. Las
Leñas has 39 slopes with deep snow fit for all levels. It is
also possible to take sledge tours and trips to Los Molles, area of
thermal waters. There are 12 lifts: 7 chairlifts, 5 poma lifts which
can transport eight thousand skiers per hour, a snowbus and a special
bus to take skiers to the off-slopes areas. Mounts Torrecillas, El
Collas, Ponce and Los Fosiles surround las Leñas. This is the
ideal place for both, beginners who are only starting to learn about
skiing and for experts who love ultimate adventures. It is possible
to practice ski, cross-country ski and snowboard. Ten of the slopes
are approved by the International Ski Federation for international
competions (descent, slalom, gigantic slalom and special slalom).
There are two areas fit for off-slope skiing and Eros slope is available
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Enjoy the best wines learning about their origin.
This is an opportunity to visit some of the most important wineries
in the country. The tour starts along incredible green valleys to
see endless vineyards and get to a winery and learn about wines
and wine producing. An expert will explain the different procedures
and conduct a visit to the premises. The visit ends with an invitation
to taste some of the best wines produced.
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Museo Vitivinícola Reina
Cutini: Monte Caseros s/n (Coquibito - Maipú) Ph: 497-2013
Museo Nacional del Vino y la Vendimia Casa de Giol: Carril Ozamis
914 (Maipú) - Ph: 497-5255 Museo Histórico del
Area Fundacional: Alberdi y Videla Castillo - Ph: 425-6927 |
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