Uspallata is a small town 2000 meters above sea level and it's the provincial reference site for all those who love excursions in the mounts. Uspallata is in a valley between the mounts of the Andean String. For this reason, it is a popular site for mountain climbers who aspire to climb one of the most representative mounts of Cuyo go, the Aconcagua, or Overo Volcano. It was at this very positioning where the film "Seven Years in Tibet" was shot, starring Brad Pitt, and settled in the Himalayas.
The town of Uspallata provides multiple options for tourist in The Region. Some miles away is Mount Aconcagua Provincial Park, which seeks to save this representative mount. Inside this national park you can visit the Inca Bridge, a strange rock formation settled 27 meters above the River Caves. Here, it is possible to visit a large hot spring, and the enchanting scenery, filled with fantastic colors that the mineral composition of stones is responsible for adorning.
The Caves is another fascinating site, merely 88 kilometers from Uspallata, which holds unbelievable treasures for the visitor to see. One of these places of interest is the memorial to Christ the Redeemer. This monument, symbolizing a big Christ giving his blessing with a cross on his right hand, was set up in 1904 to commemorate the union between Argentina and Chile. From here, a few kilometers own is the Cristo Redentor international passage, placed about 3200 meters above sea level, and is one of the main routes between Argentina and Chile.
In the village of Las Cuevas, you may find a beautiful village with small houses built in Nordic and Scandinavian fashion, made of timber and stone. In the River Caves, you can practice rafting and kayaking. Here also lies the international rail corridor that joins Argentina with Chile. In the area visitors can visit the glacier of the Lame Man and practice trekking and rappelling. This is definitely one of the most attractive options of tourism in Mendoza for extreme sports devotees and for those who enjoy mountain activities. Simply ask the staff of the Diplomatic Hotel and they will arrange the most exciting excursions in the divine province of Cuyo to spots that cannot be overlooked.
This private 40 acre mountain refuge and its elevation is perfect for acclimating to the altitude before taking on the famous Aconcagua. With five acres of Vineyards. This hideaway is ideal for a climber, photographer, or history lover looking to get away from it all.
