Malacara volcano
Walk in the heart of a volcanic hill and watch the formations left by the lava.
Did you know that you can visit the interior of a volcano only in few places in the world? El Malacara invites you to live the experience. Set out on the excursion that takes you into the depths of the giant. Walk its passageways and its chimneys. Stroll through its tunnels: Tyto Alba, Los Puentes and Cárcava Oscura. Watch its natural structure and the traces of its lava. Let a world of grayish, reddish and greenish colors surprise you.
Learn about the origin and evolution of this volcano that rises more than 1,800 meters high. Do you dare to climb to the top? La Cresta viewpoint is waiting for you there. Open your eyes and watch the landscape: the immensity of the Andes Mountains, the Payunia geological formation, the impressive antenna of the European Space Station, and the Llancanelo lagoon, which has been declared a RAMSAR site. Live it all in Mendoza.
Geographic location: Province of Mendoza, Cuyo region.
How to get there: From the city of Malargüe, via Ruta Nacional 40 and Ruta Provincial 186 (40 km).
Altitude: 1,800 meters above sea level
Climate: Arid, warm and cold. Dry summers with wide temperature range and more humid winters with probable snowfall.
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days.
Recommended clothing and gear: Comfortable warm clothing, trekking shoes
Tips: In order to be able to enter the place, it is necessary to request a permission at a travel agency.