Cuyo, zone of contrasts.
It is an arid mountaineous region (seat of the highest peak of América,
the Aconcagua), crossed by plentiful rivers whose waters come down
from the Andes Mountain Range.
The man, through irrigation canals, took profit of this resource
and turn this region into a prosperous and quite suitable place
for the development of grapevines and the subsequent elaboration
of high quality wines, currently known all around the world. Tourists
can visit the numerous wineries of this region.
In order to surmount the mountain ranges, the rivers make its courses
flow deeper and give birth to imposing gorges such as the "Atuel
Canyon" owner of a singular colour and beauty.
The adventure tourism offers multiple alternatives suc h as rafting,
Andinism (mounts Aconcagua and Tupungato), trekking and many others.
Winter sports are present in several ski centres, among which Las
Leñas valley stands out.
Thermal Fountains complete the tourist offer of this region. |