Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in South America; in fact, it is the tallest mountain in the world outside of Asia. As such it is one of the mountains that make up the "Seven Summits" tour, which consists of climbing the highest peak of every continent

There is no better way, than getting to the top of this mountain, to appreciate the peaks and experience the breath-taking views of the amazing Cordillera de Los Andes. Aconcagua offers a variety of interesting routes for climbers of all levels. The Normal (or NW) Route is a physically demanding climb that includes all the logistical challenges of mountaineering on a high mountain.

The Polish Glacier Route, on the east side of the mountain, is a high altitude climb of moderate technical difficulty for the intermediate climber. Knowledge in glacier travel is essential. This route makes for a good training ground in high altitude ascents for those interested in attempting a Himalayan peak

Regardless of the route chosen, what makes this mountain so challenging is its high altitude and potentially extreme weather conditions. The prize, on the other hand, for one's hard work and dedication, is to stand on the tallest peak of the Western hemisphere

Good physical fitness, proper acclimatization, good logistical support and the leadership of an experienced guide all help increase the chances of success on this mountain.

LOCATION

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The Aconcagua Proovincial Park is located at 180 kms.West of the city of Mendoza. It was declare reserve in 1983 and it is one of the eleven protected areas of Mendoza´s province.

With about 71.000 hectares it protects an important part of the Central Andes, incluing its maximun altitud, the Aconcagua mountain, 6.962 meters above sea level. The Aconcagua provincial Park is also important place due to the glaciers, water resources and archeological sites that it includes. The Aconcagua mountain is entirely in the Aconcagua territory, Mendoza, Department of Las Heras.

It is not an international border, its coordinates are 69°59¨West longitude and 32°39´South latitude.

The climbing routes are Horcones river and Vacas river.They get to the bottom of the Aconcagua mountain, where the most important camping sites are located: Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Argentina