Discover the amazing wildlife of the Andes and travel along winding roads at 10,000 feet high above sea level when you take this fantastic trip to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve. You'll feel like you're on a safari as you admire these breathtaking landscapes.
Villavicencio Reserve Trip
After picking you up from your hotel in Mendoza at 8 am, we'll head north to the amazing Villavicencio Natural Reserve, 1 hour away.
On the way, besides seeing the beautiful Cerro de la Cal hill, we'll make a stop at the monument of Canota. You'll hear about the important role this wall played in the independence of Chile and the famous liberator José de San Martín.
Once at the Villavicencio Reserve, we'll stop at its interpretation center, where we'll discover the area's abundant flora and fauna. Guanacos, foxes, wild cats, and black eagles are some of the amazing animals that inhabit this place. And with a bit of luck, you'll see some of them up close.
Afterward, we'll explore the gardens of the Hotel Termas de Villavicencio and its chapel declared a National Historical Monument. The last stop of the trip is at the viewpoint of the snails, a natural balcony offering unique views of the area's amazing winding roads.
We'll finish the excursion by returning to your hotel in Mendoza at 1 pm.
Hotel Pickup
The tour includes pickup from hotels in downtown Mendoza. If you're staying more than 1.2 miles (2 km) from the center, we'll contact you to arrange the most convenient meeting point.