Atuel Canyon
Enjoy adventure tourism in a natural place formed in the Palaeozoic Era in Mendoza.
Do you want to visit one of the oldest formations of the Andes mountain range? Come to Atuel canyon. Enjoy a 50-kilometre tour that will take you to amazing figures sculpted by water and wind for millions of years. Did you know that many of them have a name? Some of their English translations are The Beggar, The Elephant, Rivadavia’s Armchair, Conifer Wood, The Lizard, The Monsters, The Hanging Gardens, and much more.
Explore this natural wonder that starts in El Nihuil reservoir and flows down into the Valle Grande dyke. Discover sceneries to practice rafting, kayaking, cool-river, zip-lining, windsurfing, powerboating, climbing, rappelling, fishing, catamaran tours, horseback riding, motorbiking, mountain biking, or 4x4 vehicles excursions. Enjoy this experience in the province of Mendoza.
Location: Province of Mendoza, Cuyo region.
How to get there: Via the Provincial Route 173 from the city of San Rafael, Mendoza (38 km).
Surface: 9,600 hectares.
Altitude: 815 m above sea level.
Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 3 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Appropriate warm clothes for low temperatures.