Portezuelo Mountain

For an adventure to pure nature it is necessary to choose to spend the vacations in Mendoza. Who lodges in some hotel of capital Mendoza will discover in a moment that this is not any obstacle to enjoy the Andean landscape to plenary session. The city of Mendoza is closely together of the main points of landscaping attraction of the province, reason why it is not needed to resign the urban comfort and the activity to enjoy the splendid nature cuyana. A classic one of the tourism in the province is the excursions in bicycle, that allow to enjoy the sun at the same time, the landscapes and a physical activity apt for all the ages and physical training conditionses. The routes of these excursions are used to including warehouses and vineyards for, often, finishing to the day with a guided visit and some flavorful tasting. Credit: Ugo Cappellacci -2011.

For the most adventurous visitors, however, the option to realise an excursion to horse through Andean landscape can much more get to be attractive and interesting. Impossible not to evoke the sanmartiniana deed when crossing to backs of these noble animal the steps where the Army of the $andes initiated its liberating deed and its way to the glory. The emotion that ocaciona to follow the tracks of the great captain only can be compared with which they cause the wonderful landscapes of the region. Baqueanos tannings accompany, advise and shell flavorful anecdotes. Streams of defrosting, deep broken and the omnipresent bottom of the steep Andean tips throughout accompany to the traveller the passage.

The deep and imposing silence of the mountain alternates with the rumor of the wind and the song of the birds. The wild grass saturates the sense of smell with the pleasant aroma of the virgin nature. To far, the condor, Mr. of the $andes, kindly watch the tourists. The cavalcades through the mountain usually use an average of 4 hours and finish in the gorge of the Portezuelo, panoramic viewpoint whose beauty cuts the breath. The arrival until this point of the route, normally at noon, marks the ideal moment in the heat of to enjoy an unforgettable roast mountain. A experience where everything, from crepitar of the fire until the flavor of the meat seems to have another color thanks to the imposing natural frame. A good mendocino wine accompanies the food and puts the finishing touch to an unforgettable excursion. Another imperdible of the tourism in Mendoza whose memory will be aatesorar for always.