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Uspallata is a village, and an administrative district, in Argentina in a scenic location on the road which crosses the Andes between Mendoza and Santiago in Chile. It is located 100 km (62 mi) west of Mendoza and was once served by the now disused Transandine Railway which passed through the town on its way from Mendoza to Los Andes in Chile. There are several items of interest in and around the village including "las bovedas", somewhat strangely egg-shaped kilns dating from the early 17th century which were used to extract gold, silver, zinc, copper and other metals from minerals mined nearby. Worth a brief visit as they are only approx 1 1/2 km from town, complete with a small museum, notes include the fact that some of the refractory bricks can still be seen with "Rufford Stourbridge" from the English West Midlands stamped on them; a brief reminder of Britain´s industrial heritage. The road to the Chilean border incorporates some of the most dramatic scenery in the region, the Andean mountains in this part being part of the backdrop of the highest peak out of the ANDES, Aconcagua at almost 7,000 metres above sea level. There is a brief glimpse of the stunning mountain from the road some distance from another point of interest, an ochre coloured bridge spanning the Rio Mendoza 72 km from Uspallata that seems to have been made from sulphur-bearing hot springs.
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1. Andes High Mountain full day Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The essence of the Andes in Mendoza. On this outstanding tour you will go through the National Route N°7 and Potrerillos dam, Potrerillos Lake and all its panoramic points. Uspallata Valley, Penitentes Ski Center and Puente del Inca, an ancient geological monument where you will learn about the indigenous culture. Also will admire the Aconcagua Park, surrounded by high tops over 6000 mts. about sea level, being the most famous Cerro Aconcagua of 6962 mts. In Summer, the road to The Cristo Redentor of the Andes is enable to visit, the symbolic monument of Argentina-Chile frontier. Your last stop is Las Cuevas the last town 'til the border with Chile.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Local bilingual guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Lunch, Tips
Reviewed By CaroWManchester
We enjoyed this tour very much. The organisation for pickup and drop off was good and we got to see a bit of Mendoza city. The first winery was lovely and the guide very informative. Wine was tasty too. They harvest at night and the day after we were there (March 4) they hold a night harvest for the people. Would have been great to be there!! The second winery was a family one and the philosophy of love and family was very interesting - and the wine was good!! The olive oil place,Laur, was interesting too and the oils and balsamic were delicious. And then the sweet wine!! This was another great winery with lots of passion put into the wine. They also sold Malbec icecream which was delicious. We had four excellent tours and the guide on the bus was informative and kept us on time - started at 2 finished at 745pm. I would definitely recommend this tour if you have limited time to see Mendoza wine region.
2. 4x4 Photo Safari in the Andes - Villavicencio
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4.8 based on 4 reviews
The perfect day to enjoy the amazing wildlife of the Andes and discover Mendoza far from massive tourism. Breathtaking experience in 4WD.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Full Lunch Argentinean Asado/BBQ, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off in Mendoza / Lujan de Cuyo / Chacras de Coria, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Salsa703
My wife and I along with some dear friends visited Mendoza and leveraged Tintos....hands down best experience! Not only are they great to work with and really strive to make it a truly remarkable trip, they are great people! We visit Uco Valley, Lujan, and did Gaucho for a day. The wineries were great but the day in the Andes was remarkable. If you are going to Mendoza, you must work with Tintos for a unforgettable experience!
3. Premium High Mountain & Aconcagua Tour
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Explore Mendoza on this full-day guided mountain tour. Grab your camera and breath the pure air of the Andes, from Mendoza to the Aconcagua Park, the magical Route 7. This day tour includes a hike of about 1,5 hours (according to physical condition and weather permitting)
Inclusions: Professional Guide, National Park fees, Hike in the Aconcagua Park, Bottled water, Full Breakfast at Uspallata, Full Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
Exclusions: Rent of winter equipment, Gratuities
Reviewed By Salsa703
My wife and I along with some dear friends visited Mendoza and leveraged Tintos....hands down best experience! Not only are they great to work with and really strive to make it a truly remarkable trip, they are great people! We visit Uco Valley, Lujan, and did Gaucho for a day. The wineries were great but the day in the Andes was remarkable. If you are going to Mendoza, you must work with Tintos for a unforgettable experience!
4. Full Day High Mountain Tour from Mendoza
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4.4 based on 51 reviews
On this full day, guided excursion, you will go through the mountains that surround Mendoza city. See stunning scenarios along the way, and many other points of interest such as the majestic Cordon del Plata mountain range, the Potrerillos Dam, Uspallata settlement, Aconcagua scenic viewpoint and the Cristo Redentor monument. Pickup and drop-off at select hotels provided.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By heatherbrownkennedy
My friends and I booked the zip lining and water rafting here and had a really fun time. All the staff was super professional and friendly, they made everything seem so easy. The lunch was also really delicious. My only 1 draw back was that there was a long wait between the 2 excursions (2.5 hours). Overall definitely recommend booking this tour while in Mendoza!
5. Aconcagua Trek
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
We understand, we have to support all of you, to make your dream real. Your experience must be unique, is not just a hike is your hike, your day in your life. Let´s left our confort area, phones, airconditioner, etc, to live in 1° person the the hike at the roof of America..... Aconcagua. let´s trust in us, we will not disappoint you!!
Inclusions: we include a bag lunch, 1 sandwich, 1 fruit, 1 cereal bar, a couple of candys. 1 small bottle of mineral water, Guide, a bilingual (english/spanish) is included in this tour, Private transportation
Exclusions: All the special gear you will need during the hike, jacket, trekking shoes, sunglasses, hat, gloves, backpacks, All Fees and Taxes
6. Day Trip to Los Penitentes Sky Center and High Mountains
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
This tour with unforgettable landscapes offers you the chance to enjoy the vastness and serenity of mountain views. On our way to the Los Penitentes Ski Center we will pass through places of such extraordinary beauty as Potrerillos and Uspallata, visit Polvaredas, Punta de Vacas and the historic Picheuta Bridge.
Inclusions: Round-trip Transfers, Bilingual Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By Helainez
Our tour was supposed to be in English. Our guide only spoke Spanish. I do not speak or understand Spanish so my friend (who is not fluent in Spanish) had to translate for me. Plus the tour date and time were changed from the original voucher we received.
7. 13-Day Trip in South America: Mountains & Beaches
This 13-day travel package will take you to the most impressive cities of South America. Start your trip visiting the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires, known as the "Paris of Latin America". Then reach Santiago, one of the largest and most sophisticated cities in Chile, stopping on the way in Mendoza, famous wine region of Argentina. End your holidays in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a city that offers a perfect combination of culture, nightlife, beaches and natural sceneries.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation in Standard Room at Selected 3-Star Hotels, Tours and transfers as specified in itinerary, Bilingual guide
Exclusions: Flights, Entrances Fees, Meals (unless specified)
Reviewed By alenag745
I Do not recommend this company I did a pre-planned day trip of Argentina. It was arranged they pick me up from nearby hotel. I msg to confirm and they changed the plans and I had to meet there which wasn’t Easy to find. I attempted many times to contact them via the phone numbers they provided and concierge also attempted, but they never responded. Then I only got half the tour. Try other more reliable and reputable companies.
8. Magic Andes
We stand out for comfort and adventure, we offer a totally different tour from the rest, from the beginning to the end. Enjoy the magic of our mountain range, making this experience in a 4x4 truck with local guides who love what they do and love our beautiful mountain range, the activity includes field breakfast and lunch, paired with Mendoza wine.
Inclusions: Private transportation, guide
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By TorjeG1
Usually don’t write reviews but by far the best tour we had in Mendoza. Booked a last minute tour as out flight was late. We visited three wineries and the owner Fede was the driver and guide. Brand new comfortable pick up. First we visited a smaller winery that specializes in white but did also have some great reds. Second winery was Acheval Ferrer, one of the best wineries in Mendoza in my opinion. Great experience and beautiful place. To last, we went to El Enemigo and had a superb luch and wine tasting. Fede is well recognized in the industry and we got to meet Alejandro Vigil. Even got a few signed bottles! Thank you so much Fede for an amazing tour.
9. High mountain tours Aconcagua Park !!
This tours is totally recommended for people who love nature and ideal for those who never knew the mountain. If you come to Mendoza you can not miss one of the most beautiful landscapes in Argentina!
Inclusions: Licensed guide
Exclusions: Lunch
10. 7-Days Unique Experience visiting the best Chilean & Argentinean Wine Valleys!
We invite you take this journey through Chile and Argentina visits three of the countries’ premier vineyard regions for a chance to sample their culture. Starting in Santiago travels through Casablanca & Maipo Wine Valleys and fly into Mendoza - the home of Argentinean Malbec. Contemplate the majesty of Aconcagua Mountain at almost 7000 meters high, making it the highest peak in America.
Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 3-Nights Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Chile (hotel Solace or similar) , 3-Nights Accommodation in a 4* Hotel in Mendoza (hotel Huentala or similar) , Bilingual Guide in all experiences, Wine tasting at the wineries
Exclusions: Air tickets and airport taxes, Travel insurance , Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By bigfin2016
Did this trip in February. To sum it up it consists of 11 hours in a minivan to visit three churches in Chiloe, none of them is interesting unless you are an academic interested in the technical details of wooden church building in the mid 19th century. However good the guides are (and our guide was excellent) this piece of Chile is not worth visiting. The drive to Castro in Chiloe island comprises a 70km motorway run to a ferry and then more than two hours driving along a scruffy, semi industrialised road with no redeeming features to Castro. On arrival the only logical question is "why bother". There are so many beautiful places in Chile I would suggest that people give this excursion a swerve and prevent the total waste of a day of their lives.
