Mountain Climbing in Tupungato: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Tupungato is a large stratovolcano that straddles the South American border between Chile and Argentina. Standing at 6,570 meters above sea level, Tupungato is the twelfth-highest mountain in the whole Andes mountain range. It stands approximately 62 miles south of Aconcagua, which at 6,960 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in the Andes, and the highest in both the Southern and Western Hemispheres.

Gigantic volcano

At 6,570 meters above sea level, the stratovolcano of Tupungato is one of the highest mountains in the whole of the Americas. As such it draws outdoor enthusiasts to its steep slopes and stunning Andean scenery. In order to conquer the summit, expeditions last at least 2 weeks, weaving your way through some of the most beautiful views of the whole Andean mountain range.

**Hugged by pristine beauty **

The Tupungato volcano is part of the larger Volcano Tupungato Provincial Park, a protected natural area that is home to rocky and volcanic treasures that date back all the way to the Triassic period. The natural park is also a place where wildlife flourishes, including the great condor, which is one of the highlights of the region, swirling through the air along with doves and partridges.

Prime wine region

It’s not only snow and ice that are produced on the glaciated slopes of Tupungato. As part of the Uco Valley in the province of Mendoza, this part of the region is prime wine territory. The high altitude here cultivates clear light, and great levels of water and air. Specialities of the Uco Valley include full-bodied red wines and crisp white wines. Come for the climbing, stay for the tasting.

The weather on Tupungato is very cold given its high altitude, with its slopes cloaked in snow.

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Visit during the warmer months between December and February for quality mountain climbing conditions.