Aconcagua

Aconcagua is a mountain in the Mendoza province of Argentina, not far from the Chilean border.

Aconcagua from the air

Understand

At 6,961 m (22,837 ft), Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside of Asia. It's also one of the Seven Summits and part of the Aconcagua Provincial Park.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Climate

Get in

Mendoza is a popular starting point for expeditions to Aconcagua.

Fees and permits

Permits for the full-day trek in the Anconcagua Provincial Park are only sold until 11:30 in the morning, so ensure you arrive at the park visitor's center before 11:30am. Full-day trek permits cost ARS $750 for foreigners (ARS $300 for Argentines). Permits for the short, 2-hour trek on the Laguna de Horcones circuit are available all day and cost ARS $200 for foreigners (ARS $100 for Argentines). For longer treks you should contact the park beforehand.

Get around

The normal route to the peak

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Sleep

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

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