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P.N Lanin
We start the itinerary towards the north visiting the “Valle Encantado”; its strange volcanic rocks appeared during the formation of the Andes Range. Shapes and abstract forms create a fascinating landscape between the Patagonian steppe and the Andean forest.
Along the valley it is easy to observe condors and its environment.
After crossing the bridge over Alicura lake, we take the gravel road towards the west along Traful river until the entrance of Lanin National Park. The road continues up hill to the mountain pass of Cordoba (1300 mts)
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Villa Pehuenia
The Pehuenia Zone is the region of the Pehuenes or sacred Araucarias (monkey-puzzle tree), which cover these lands of volcanic origin.
The seed of the tree has been a staple food of the Mapuches natives for thousands of years.
Visit to Batea Mahuida Volcano which has a lagoon in its crater and a sandy coast made of volcanic sand, part of the visit by car and the last part on foot.
During the ascend we go through an Araucarias and Ñires (Nothofaugs) forest, from the top of the Volcano there is an amazing view of the famous volcanos, Llaima, Villarrica and Lanin.
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Caviahue
We continue towards the north along Road Nr 23 to the International Pass “Pino Hachado.
After we point to the little town of Loncopue close to a volcanic formation of Riscos Bayos and the spectacular “Cajon del Haucupen” where we observe isolated stone houses and corrals, used by the Mapuches to breed their cattle during the summer months.
Finally towards the west the scenery change to a high mountain landscape. Arrival in Caviahue, located in the middle of Cordillera de los Andes, on the foot of Copahue Volcano and its geothermal basement.
Lodge at Hosteria Kallfu.
Distance: 198 km |
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Malargüe
Today journey the road crosses the Patagonian steppe and the south of Mendoza Province.
The itinerary starts along Agrio River until Huecu, visit to “ Salto del Agrio”, a water fall of 60 meters surrounded with basaltic columns. Then the road runs to the north, the volcanic landscape characterized the area up the the town of Chos Malal. Taking Ruta 40 to Buta Ranquil , Barrancas, we will observe the peak of Tromen Volcano (4114 mts). Crossing the bridge over Barrancas River, we leave the patagonian region to enter the “Cuyo” region.
The road goes along Rio Grande where it is easy to observe black lava balls and on the shores of the river, condor´s resting platforms. Arrival in Malargüe. Lodge at Hotel Risco Plateado.
Distance: 470 km |
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Salentein
Drive to Valle del Uco, the youngest wine region of Mendoza Province. The Vineyards are cultivated at a range of elevation among the highest of the world (900 m.-1200 m.) and are irrigated with pure mountain water from the Andes. The ideal micro climate produces perfect ripening condition for the grapes.
Lodge at Posada Salentein, located in front of a vineyard.
Distancia: 350 km |
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