Argentina · Hiking

10-Hour Aconcagua Tour from Mendoza with Horcones Lagoon Hike

10 Hours Round trip from Mendoza Province Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Impressive views of Aconcagua from the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint
  • 02 Scenic route through Cacheuta, Potrerillos, tunnels, and bridges
  • 03 Explore the historic Puente del Inca
  • 04 Admire the crystalline waters of the Potrerillos Dam

Discover the majestic Aconcagua, an iconic symbol of the Andes Mountains and Argentina, on a full-day journey through breathtaking mountain landscapes. Travel along a scenic route through Cacheuta, Potrerillos, and Uspallata before entering Aconcagua Provincial Park for a short hike to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint. Admire panoramic views of the South Wall and the summit of the highest mountain in America, and complete the experience with a stop at the historic Puente del Inca.

We will hike for about an hour to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint, where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the South Wall and the summit of the highest mountain in America.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Mendoza, Aconcagua
Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Scenic Journey to Aconcagua and Puente del Inca

  • We will begin our adventure southwest along Provincial Route 82, traveling through the picturesque scenery of Cacheuta until we pass through the tunnel that connects this charming town with Potrerillos. Here, you will be fascinated by the spectacular views of the Cordón del Plata, Mendoza's main water source, and the splendid Potrerillos Dam, a mirror of crystalline water nestled between majestic mountains.
  • We will continue through tunnels and bridges that will lead us to the picturesque town of Uspallata. We will stop here strategically to contemplate the magnitude of the valley from a privileged viewpoint.
  • Returning to the route, our next destination is Aconcagua Provincial Park.
  • We will hike for about an hour to the Horcones Lagoon viewpoint, where you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the South Wall and the summit of the highest mountain in America.
  • On the way back, we will make a final stop a few kilometres away at the emblematic Puente del Inca, an unmissable site that captures the essence of the Andes Mountains.
Horcones Lagoon viewpoint, South Wall, Puente del Inca

Where this trip takes you

Horcones Lagoon viewpoint, South Wall, Puente del Inca

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Mendoza Province 2 cities · 10 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round-trip transportation in Mendoza City
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Short hike in Aconcagua Park
  • Box lunch
  • Breakfast snack

What's Not Included

  • National park ticket
  • Snow boots and clothing rental, if necessary in winter

Know before you go

  • We will pick you up at your hotel or lodging in Mendoza.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Mendoza, Capital, Mendoza, Argentina
Tour start
Mendoza Province, Argentina
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 10 hours finish where they began, in Mendoza Province.

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