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Villavicencio Natural Reserve Half-Day Tour from Mendoza: Explore Flora, Fauna, and Historic Spots
3.5
15 Ratings
Mendoza
Embark on a 5-hour guided tour to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve from Mendoza. Discover diverse flora, fauna, and historic landmarks while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of this 172,974-acre reserve.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mendoza - The tour starts at 8 AM with us picking you up from your hostel in Mendoza to begin the excursion.
- Monument Canota - You’ll journey through the foothills of the Andes and pause for a while at the Monument of Canota, erected in 1935 to honor General José de San MartÃn. This region played a pivotal role in San MartÃn’s fights, as it served as the route for the army during the liberation campaigns for Chile and Peru’s independence.
- Reserva Natural Villavicencio - Once in the old Villavicencio Thermal Hotel Complex, enjoy the lavish, verdant gardens, visiting the charming chapel on the grounds. The resort, once the stomping grounds for the powerful and wealthy, hasn’t been used in decades, but there’s still plenty of interest here, including natural springs.
Here we will take a walking tour of its gardens and visit the interpretation center.
- Caracoles de Villavicencio - You’ll also have the opportunity to explore the Caracoles viewpoint, nestled amidst the rugged terrain, offering breathtaking vistas of the encompassing mountains and the natural reserve.
- Mendoza - After enjoying this morning we will be returning to our hotels in the city.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Spanish Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Take a 5-hour guided tour to the Villavicencio Natural Reserve, which is known for its beauty and its mineral springs. Home to eagles, condors, pumas, guanacos and ostriches as well as flowering cacti and many other animals and plants, the reserve covers 172,974 acres (70,000 hectares). Tour the foothills of the Andes and visit the Monument of Canota and the hauntingly beautiful old resort spa of Villavicencio, where there will be plenty of time to relax. You’ll have plenty of opportunities and vantage points to take in the splendor of the eye-pleasing natural reserve.
- It is recommended that you bring sunblock and wear comfortable clothes and shoes
- During the winter months (June through September), it is recommended that you wear warm clothes and bring a jacket or sweater
- You may bring your own snacks
Location
Mendoza
If your hotel is outside the pick up area, we will confirm the pick up from a central meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.5
(15 Ratings)
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Niconesquick
May 3, 2024
Loveliness!! - Beautiful reservation!! A spectacular landscape! Mixed with nature!! Pure air, above all very pure water!! There is an impressive peace! Very well explained by the guide, you pay 1km before the entrance at the 1st stop. You cannot enter the hotel but you can visit its surroundings, including the chapel and the hot springs. It has a very rich and accessible buffet.
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Matiasterraci
Mar 11, 2024
Villavicencio, an incredible place - Incredible experience that I would repeat a thousand times more! Without a doubt, Mendoza, one of the most beautiful provinces of our Argentina
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Hernaa2018
Jan 8, 2024
Pure nature - It's a shame that the route is short... We didn't see any animals...but it's quiet, suitable for a picnic
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391stellamarisg
Nov 8, 2023
Highly recommended - We went on our own and it was worth it. You pay an entrance fee (we as retirees $2,500) and you can visit the grounds of the famous Villavicencio hotel, every 2 hours there are guides who tell the history (very interesting) of the hotel to the present day. You can visit the chapel and the different parks that make up the property, it is worth going. The landscapes are spectacular
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Ariellv727dj
Feb 18, 2024
If you have time, go - It is a short excursion, if you go to Mendoza for more than 5 days, you can include it. It's not a big deal, other than visiting an old hotel that is closed to the public. Very few animals are seen among the mountains.
It has a walking circuit with some heights but you won't get a great photo.
I didn't dislike the experience but it is not a must in Mendoza.
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Denise
Feb 3, 2016
The hotel is closed since 1978 but i... - <p>The hotel is closed since 1978 but i can visited the gardens and around the hotel. The road of there is in great and near there are a big reserve of water. Its a different tour because is a natural reserve.</p>
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Ignaciogentiluomo
Feb 12, 2022
Terrible tour - Terribly organised tour. We lost an hour and a half buying tickets in the property, something that could have easily been done by the company beforehand... DONT DO IT
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