{"id":1178,"date":"2016-04-27T12:38:25","date_gmt":"2016-04-27T15:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/?p=1178"},"modified":"2016-04-27T22:17:12","modified_gmt":"2016-04-28T01:17:12","slug":"visit-high-mountains-vineyard-mendoza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.01argentina.com\/travel\/visit-high-mountains-vineyard-mendoza\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit high mountains and vineyards in Mendoza"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"mendoza_09\"Walk through the High Mountains<\/h1>\n

Where the Andes reaches its greatest height, it is the province of Mendoza<\/a>. Framing an emblematic wine tour, ranging from small producers to the most important companies in the country. A walk through the Andes in Mendoza has its maximum expression. Places important both historically and scenically make this tour an unforgettable experience.
\nDuring the tour you can appreciate the dam Potrerillos and Cacheuta Valley.
\nA 100 km from the capital city is Uspallata, scene of the indigenous occupation Huarpe in ancient times and valley that serves to differentiate the completion of the foothills and the beginning of the Front Range.
\nWithin walking distance are the Vaults; historic buildings of well-preserved adobe, in which Fray Luis Beltr\u00e1n, chaplain of the Army of the Andes under the command of General Jose de San Martin, melted cannons and weapons to liberate Chile.
\nThe tour continues with a visit to the villages of Picheuta<\/strong>, Polvaredas and Punta de Vacas, from where access to the famous village of Los Penitentes, where it is one of the ski centers in Mendoza, which runs from June to August and is a good setting for adventure tourism the rest of the year. Thanks to the service of a chairlift is possible to see a privileged panoramic view of the area.
\nLater in Puente del Inca<\/strong>, at 2,720 meters above sea level, Las Cuevas river has drilled the mountain forming a natural bridge where thermal waters. Near the Mountain Climbers Cemetery is. A short distance from the border, a magnificent natural viewpoint to appreciate the splendor of Mount Aconcagua<\/strong>. An unpaved road that starts from the International Route, allows venture a few kilometers to the beautiful Horcones lagoon and the Aconcagua Provincial Park<\/strong>.
\nFollowing the international route, it is the customs complex Horcones and some kilometers later, and on the border with Chile, the town of Las Cuevas, built following a European style, at 3,200 meters above sea level.
\nBetween Las Cuevas and the international tunnel that leads to Chile there is a route that, if weather conditions are favorable, can ascend to the monument of Christ the Redeemer, located at 4,200 meters high, symbolizing brotherhood between Argentina and Chile.
\nIn a remarkable oasis desert geography extensive vine rise achieved thanks to the patient human work; which makes the wine industry in a mystic product of the region, a part of their identity. Site of great natural, historical and heritage values; It offers more than what you can ever imagine in wine. In addition to a multiple supply of rural tourism, adventure, or skiing, always with wine as a company.<\/p>\n