This is a famous mountain crossing, you have to do it by bus, right! We pass more poor looking settlements but these are the jumping off spots for the strenuous ascent of Mr. Aconcagua, at just under 7000m, highest spot outside Asia. A hotsprings area has a small outflow reminiscent of Yellowstone outposts, nothing like that or the pool areas of Turkey.
There are closed ski areas that don’t look as impressive as Shawnee Slopes at Calgary Olympic Park, but they must have other runs we can’t see.
Lovely rocky peaks with a sprinkling of snow on top year round are followed by red rock canyons and rocky outcrops in various hues. Majestic mountains for sure. But it is only 2-1/ hours drive to Mendoza so easily accessed by all the adventurous types who come here.
We follow the river down and see rafters in red rafts running the rapids in what Ted says were waters too shallow to manoevre! Not! Soon we are into verdant valleys covered in mile upon mile of vines and fruit trees. Palm trees and beautiful agricultural land abound. I think I am going to like it here.
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