Potrerillos and Cacheuta Trip

Experience the serene beauty of the Andes, showcasing suspension bridges, pristine lagoons, and majestic mountains on this remarkable excursion to Potrerillos and Cacheuta.

Excursion to Potrerillos and Cacheuta

At the scheduled time, you'll be collected from your accommodation in Mendoza to commence this memorable journey. Are you prepared? Let's embark!

As we travel, enjoy vistas of Chacras de Coria Square, taking Route 82 which leads us through charming localities like Las Compuertas, Blanco Encalada, and Colonia Suiza.

Our first stop will be at the Fader ruins viewpoint, which highlights the area's significant industrial heritage, followed by our arrival at Cacheuta Canyon. Here, the Mendoza River gracefully flows between towering rock formations.

Upon reaching the canyon, you will walk across the stunning Cacheuta suspension bridge, towering at 140 meters (459 feet). This is a perfect moment to reflect on the region's oil significance before we proceed to explore the Potrerillos tunnel, where the picturesque scenery will captivate you.

Next, we'll pause at the Potrerillos Dam viewpoint to take in views of this extensive reservoir, spanning over 10 kilometers (6.2 miles). Our journey will continue along the lake's edge until we reach the Gardens of Hotel Potrerillos, allowing you some leisure time for a snack or a pleasant walk.

Finally, we will return to our original meeting point, concluding this enriching day trip after approximately 5 hours.

Pickup from Hotel

The tour features hotel pick-up from locations within the central area of Mendoza. If your accommodations are over 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) from the center, an alternative meeting point will be arranged.