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Mendoza, Uspallata & the High Andes Road: Route Guide

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Vine rows against the snow line of the Andes
Photo: David · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Three days from Mendoza’s leafy park and Army of the Andes monument to Uspallata’s adobe heritage and the high mountain views at Puente del Inca. With advance admission, the final day includes the roughly two-hour Horcones lagoon circuit. This is a road journey within Argentina; wine tastings, border crossings and mountain ascents are separate optional trips.

Mendoza, Uspallata & the High Andes Road is a 187.0689 km one-way journey (mixed transport). It works best as a 3-day trip; the plan below is the 3-day version for January, built from 74 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

3
days
187.0689km
distance
3
Stops
74
curated stops

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The route

Mendoza→ 116.698 kmUspallata→ 70.37 kmPuente del Inca

What you'll see

Plaza Independencia
Stroll around elegant buildings with street performances nearby.
Mendoza
Uspallata
Get your bearings in Uspallata’s public town centre and look out across the mountain valley. Las Bóvedas is a separate heritage visit.
Uspallata
Puente del Inca
View Puente del Inca’s natural mineral bridge from permitted public viewpoints and marked paths. Crossing the bridge and bathing in the thermal ruins are not included.
Puente del Inca
Paseo Alameda
Walk the tree-lined Alameda promenade and its public surroundings. This stop does not include the temporarily closed Casa de San Martín museum.
Mendoza
Museo Histórico de Las Bóvedas
Visit the three adobe domes of Las Bóvedas and discover Uspallata’s mining history and links to the Army of the Andes. Check current museum admission before travelling.
Uspallata
Laguna de Horcones interpretive circuit
With advance admission, walk Horcones’ self-guided lagoon circuit for views of Aconcagua. The park describes about two hours there and back, weather permitting.
Puente del Inca
Plaza España
Admire Andalusian motifs and Spanish designs in this artistic square.
Mendoza
Central Park
Enjoy modern fountains and grassy hills with artists at work.
Mendoza

Choose your length

3-day plan10 stops · 4.3 h transit3.3 stops/day · 1.4 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: November, December, January, February, March

A three-day November–March journey from Mendoza through Uspallata to Puente del Inca and the reserved Horcones lagoon walk. Check current mountain weather, RN 7 road conditions and park access before travelling.

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