Cacheuta and Potrerillos Half Day Tour from Mendoza
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 3 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour offers a comfortable way to get to know the area of Cacheuta and Potrerillos, combining natural landscapes, historical points and viewpoints of the precordillera. The tour begins in Chacras de Coria, Las Comgates and Blanco Encalada, allowing you to appreciate the local life before entering the Cacheuta Canyon. There you can cross a suspension bridge, observe the ruins of the former FADER plant and cross the historic Tunnel of Potrerillos, with explanations about its importance. In Potrerillos you will enjoy panoramic views of the levee, lake and Cordon del Plata, with time for photographs and to tour the hotel gardens. The itinerary is organized to enjoy each section without haste, with transportation included, guide in Spanish and prior information through a digital itinerary. It is an experience that combines nature, history and tranquility in one of the most representative landscapes of Mendoza.
Inclusions
What's included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert local guides on each visit in Spanish and English. Not available in Portuguese
- Accompanying guide throughout the service, in the selected language
What's not
- Lunch
- Tips
Itinerary
The tour starts in the quiet residential area of Chacras de Coria, before you enter Route 82 to breathtaking landscapes and picturesque towns such as Las Comgates, Blanco Encalada and Colonia Switzerland. Visit the ruins of the former FADER plant, a testament to local industrial history, and then enter the imposing Cacheuta Canyon, where the Mendoza River makes its way between giant rock walls. You will cross the Suspension Bridge and, after a winding ascent, you will reach the Tunnel of Potrerillos, with panoramic views of the Wall and the crowning of the Dyke. In Potrerillos you will be surprised by the lake of crystal clear waters and the snow-capped mountains of Cordon del Plata, with a stop at the Mirador del Lago. The tour continues along the lake to the gardens of the Hotel de Potrerillos, where you can relax, make arborism or enjoy a snack. Return to Mendoza is scheduled for 7 pm, subject to traffic, especially on Sundays.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you are not staying in the search radius, or if the meeting points outside the city of Mendoz are convenient, you can show up at our office, open every day. It is located in Peatonal Sarmiento between 9 de Julio and Av. España streets
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 22 travellers
- Operated by
- Operadores Mendoza Viajes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mendoza
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 184 day trips we list in Mendoza.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 113 of 184.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mendoza
Mendoza is a wine city of tree-lined avenues and irrigation channels on a dry plain, with the high Andes rising to the west.
Mendoza was largely rebuilt after the earthquake of 1861, which is why its streets are wide and its squares open. Plane trees shade the pavements, watered by old irrigation channels called acequias. Plaza Independencia sits at the centre with four smaller squares around it, and the great Parque General San Martín climbs to the Cerro de la Gloria, a monument with a view over the city.
Top-ranked sights in Mendoza: Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge), Uspallata, Aconcagua Provincial Park.
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