El Sosneado
Feel strong emotions in the Andes and get close to the wreckage of a plane that collided with the mountains.
Geographic location: Province of Mendoza, Cuyo region.
How to get there: El Sosneado is located 140 kilometers from the city of San Rafael. From there, take Ruta Provincial 144, then Ruta Nacional 40 and finally Ruta Provincial 101.
Altitude: 1,543 meters above sea level (average). In some hills, altitude can be higher than 5,000 meters above sea level.
Climate: Semi-dry, with scarce rainfall and an average temperature of 21ºC.
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Warm clothes, suitable for big temperature changes. Wear sunscreen and a cap.
Do you know the secrets that this place in the Andes hides? It is said that its name means “rising sun” because the native people could see the sunrise from its highest peak earlier than from any other mountain. Explore this world of clear skies, wild nature and high mountain weather. Discover rivers and waterfalls, dormant volcanoes and thermal waters. Practice hiking and trekking, mountaineering and horseback-riding.
Walk along the Atuel River valley and follow the natives’ footsteps. Watch the Overo volcano and discover El Sosneado lagoon and Cueva del Indio. Find the ruins of a thermal hotel which still preserves a pool of healing waters. Are you looking for strong emotions? Join the expedition to the wreckage of the plane which transported the Uruguayan rugby team and collided with the mountains. Get ready for the challenge.