A winding trail twists and turns up to Piedra del Molino, surrounded by austere mountains. This narrow road of the arid Tin Tin Valley is dominated by Cerro Negro (5 226m)… This is Los Cardones National Park, named after the great cacti that grow in ..

The famous Ruta 40 runs between Bolivia (in the north) and Patagonia (in the south) and is almost 5 000km long. The portion that joins Cachi and La Poma, along Río Calchaquí, is extremely beautiful and overlooked by high mountains. Traces of Inca..

Between Angastaco and Cafayate , along Río Calchaquí, which it overlooks in places, the Quebrada de las Flechas is named after the tall rocks pointing towards the sky like arrows. A harsh landscape cloaked in vivid colours - superb.

As you leave Cafayate on Route 68 that goes to Salta, don't miss (only in dry weather) the astonishing site of Los Medanos on your right: white-sand dunes more fitting of a coastal setting, attractively sculpted into endless little waves by the win..

Quilmes is a major archaeological site, where the ruins of what was, between the 9C and 17C, a great city have been excavated and restored (houses, workshops…). Founded by the Quilmes, the city is thought to have been inhabited by up to 3 000 people,..

Aconcagua, the roof of the Andes, looms at an impressive 6 960m! Walkers set off from the Parque Provincial Aconcagua, not far from Puente del Inca; motorists should start at Mendoza and continue via Potrerillos, Uspallata and Villavicencio. Either..

San Juan Archaeology Museum will be of interest to anyone interested in delving into the mysteries of the province's cultural history, from 6500 BC to the 15C. The highlight of the collections is without contest the mummy found at 6 300m above sea le..

The semi-pagan cult of the Difunta Correa inspires great and continued devotion. Note the impressive number of ex-votos in the shrine that was built in her memory – the whole country is littered with oratories. Legend has it that this mythical figure..

The mineral landscape of Cerro El Alcázar, the sheer cliffs of the Quebrada de Jáchal, the green valleys at the foot of the reliefs, a lake, beautiful rivers… the Andean Valleys route and the villages of Rodeo Calingasta or Barreal along the way prom..

Yacimiento Paleontológico Lago Los Barreales, one of Latin America's major sites for dinosaur fossils, is spectacular proof that Patagonia is a gold mine for palaeontologists. And, happily it is these specialists who lead the tours!

To the north of the Lake District , in the shadow of Lanín Volcano, lies Lanín National Park. Venture into its superb forests via the many paths to get closer to the abundant wildlife, and ultimately to discover the pristine lakes teeming with fish.

The shores of Lago Lácar and Lago Nonthué, which lie at the start of the Seven Lakes Road , are fringed with fine beaches, providing a perfect setting for a fun, relaxing afternoon as the waves gently lap the sand. It is also an opportunity to meet ..

If an excursion on a catamaran sounds tempting, head to Lago Huechulafquen and set out from Puerto Canoa onto its pristine waters. You will come to the Escorial, an impressive field of solidified lava left when the volcano Achen Ñiyeu erupted.

North of San Martín de los Andes lies the Parque Nacional Lanín, where Lago Curruhué (with its two parts, Chico and Grande) nestles among the ancestral species. The track leads as far as Lago Epulafquen, which is overlooked by enchanting thermal sp..

The high peaks dominating the Ruta de los Siete Lagos (Ruta 234) serve as a reminder that in Patagonia the lakes are of glacial origin. Over the 100km or so between San Martín de los Andes and Villa La Angostura a series of lakes reflect the subl..

At the south the of the Quetrihué Peninsula, Los Arrayanes National Park, accessible by boat, bike or foot from Villa La Angostura stands next to Lake Nahuel Huapi. Take the pretty footpath and discover the arrayán , an Andean species that bursts in..

Museo de la Patagonia Francisco P. Moreno presents the different faces of Patagonia . Its environmental identity (wildlife and geology), the history of its population since prehistoric times, important figures such as the academic and explorer, afte..

If the weather is clear, climb to the top of Cerro Campanario to take in the stunning view from 1 050m up. Deep-blue lakes set against dense forests, majestic snow-capped peaks: this is Patagonia in all its splendour.

By funicular, car, mountain bike or on foot, everyone who wants to enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the surrounding Patagonian landscape should head up Cerro Otto (1 405m). It offers a vast array of family-friendly activities (tobogganing, susp..

A modern building with a panoramic tower looking out to the sea stretching as far as the eye can see. The perfect place to round off a fascinating visit to the Ecocentro Mar Patagonia, where Patagonia's biodiversity, from geology to marine life, is s..