Mendoza is popularly known for being one of the provinces with the greatest variations in tourist proposals for all tastes. Even regardless of the time of year or the holiday season, some of the most diverse and interesting options available in the destination range from rafting to the most attractive mountain landscapes. This makes it one of the most outstanding summer poles of the month of vacation closure.
rafting
Departing from the capital Mendoza, you can practice rafting in the rapids of the Mendoza River with the Andean landscape as a background tourist attraction. The river waters are part of the mountain melt, so the rapids have a constant presence and a maximum flow peak in the summer. The wide variety of boat excursion offers include all the equipment needed to navigate the white waters safely.
Canopies
The mountainous region offers excellent options to venture into canopy. Within the zone of Potrerillos Valley, the extreme sport offers a panoramic view when sliding with the harness. The circuits are of different types, lasting about 40 minutes, and guarantee safety during the experience without neglecting the sensation of adrenaline that travel through the air in the heights produces.
Ride
For the Maipú region, old ranch offers a horseback ride through the vineyards, viewpoints, part of the Mendoza River and hills in the area. The shortest ride on the horse’s back lasts 1 hour, but horseback riding of up to 6 hours is also offered. Another variant is to go on a horseback ride and at the end taste a barbecue.
Fishing
Sport fishing is a highly requested option in the Cuyo region. The Mendoza territory offers a good variety of water mirrors to practice it. From the Valle Grande, Reyunos and Agua del Toroeven the smallest rivers and streams, fishing peaks in the November-May season for a variety of salmon and December-September for silverside and trout.
paragliding
The mountainous landscapes and the ideal climate are essential factors to enjoy adventure sports such as paragliding. Some of the best places to practice this activity are San Rafael, Cerro Arco and Valle Grandewhich offer certified instructors and flight management specialists.
kayaking
For beginners who want to start kayaking, the best are the routes in the calm waters of the lake, and, for intermediates, the option of a moderate difficulty journey is offered in the Potrerillos Dam. On the other hand, for those who like adrenaline and have experienced boat handling, the descent down the Mendoza River, in the section of El Codo del Diablo, is the most demanding challenge of the circuit.
mountain biking
The best circuits to practice mountain biking are found in the Potrerillos Valley. The country site is a classic for choosing different arid trails along the Andean mountain range. The circuits are conditioned for group excursions, from two people, and adapted to the physical capacities of the participants.
Cacheuta Hot Springs
The Cacheuta Hot Springs they are famous for Hotel Termas de Cacheuta, which is surrounded by the mountains of the foothills and near the Mendoza River. The hotel has stone pools to enjoy hydrotherapy in the hot springs surrounded by the impressive mountain range.
wine road
According to The World’s Best Vineyards Academy that selects the 100 best wineries in the world, the Argentine winery that appears highest in the ranking is the Zuccardi Winery. The list does not focus solely on the quality of the wine, but on many other details that make a unique experience when visiting a vineyard, such as the route, the landscape and the gastronomy. the cellar Trapiche, with the kitchen of chef Lucas Bustos (his new proposal is Sagrada Cocina), is the other prominent option.
Aristides gastronomic circuit
Aristides walk attracts more and more tourists and the businessmen of the gastronomic sector of the area created the Paseo Arístides Gastronomic Association. The non-profit entity whose main objective is to develop the area as a gastronomic and leisure pole. The restaurants and bars that make up the tour are: Beerlin, Gran Ciervo, William Brown, Lerot, Barijho, Mercadito, Bar Latina, Compadre, Antares, Al Toque, People, Ground, Chachingo, Taco Azteca, Burger Social Club and Don Aldo, Hangar 52, Cocina Poblana, The Sixth Dagger and Flavors of Peru, among others.
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