Tour to the Villavicencio Reserve from Mendoza with guide and panoramic views

5 hours

Easy

Explore the Villavicencio Reserve: history, landscapes and wildlife in the foothills of Mendoza.

🌄 Villavicencio Nature Reserve

  • Mountain, history and wild nature in an unforgettable half day

    Between foothills and liberating memories, Villavicencio is not just a destination.
    It's a pause. A landscape. A living story in the Mendoza mountains.


🌿 What are you going to live for?

  • A half-day trip that combines historical emotion, natural postcard scenery and the purest air in Mendoza. From the Canota Monument to the protected reserve, this experience connects you to the region's wildlife and its heroic legacy.


✨ Why choose this tour?

  • 🏛️Where Freedom Began
    At the Canota Monument, you can relive the exact spot where San Martín divided his army to cross the Andes. The story comes to life in the mountains.
  • 🌿A reserve that breathes
    Villavicencio is more than a landscape: it is native flora, guanacos in freedom and paths that wind between silence and immensity.
  • 🏞️Views that leave you speechless
    From the Mirador de Uspallata, the mountain range reveals itself in all its grandeur. Here time stands still, and only now matters.
  • 📸Photos that don't need filters
    Each stop is designed to capture unique postcards. You leave with memories... and with tests.
  • 🎤Stories told by those who know them
    A local guide accompanies you throughout the tour, revealing secrets, anecdotes and corners that don't appear on Google.


🔹 What makes it unforgettable?

  • Villavicencio is the gateway to a different Mendoza.
    It's ideal if you're short on time, but you're eager to take something more than just a view: an emotion, a story, a connection with the earth.


🧭 And when it's over...

  • You feel that something has changed.
    That not only did you get to know a place, but you got closer to the essence of Mendoza.
    And that is not forgotten.


Tour details

  • Adult Price: USD 86 per person (YEARS +10)
  • Children's Price: USD 60 (YEARS 3-9)
  • Infant Price: USD 0 (YEARS 0-2)
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Pick up time for the tour: 08:00am - 08:30am
  • Pick-up included: From anywhere in the downtown area of the city and surroundings


What's included?
  • Goods & services tax
  • ✅ What does your experience include?
  • All the essentials for an unforgettable tour of Villavicencio, without stress or surprises:
  • 🚐 Transfer to and from your accommodation
    We'll pick you up and leave you at the door if you're in the center or surroundings. You just go up and enjoy.
  • 🎤 Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
    It accompanies you throughout the tour, sharing stories, curiosities and facts that transform each stop into an experience.
  • 🏛️ Visit to the Canota Monument
    A key historic site in the Sanmartinian epic, where the past comes to life in front of your eyes.
  • 📸 Panoramic stops for photos
    The Uspallata Viewpoint and other strategic points so you can take perfect postcards, without hurrying.
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
  • ❗ What's not included in your experience?
  • All the essentials are covered, but there are some additional expenses you need to consider:
  • 💵 Gratuities
    Optional and always welcome if you want to thank the guide or the team that accompanies you.
  • 🥘 Lunch
    It's not included. A stop is made at a mountain restaurant with typical dishes. You can choose and pay directly on site.
  • 🎟️ Entrance to the Villavicencio Nature Reserve
    It is not included in the price of the tour. It is payable upon admission (estimated cost: $16,400 ARS per person).
  • 💡 Useful type:
    Bring cash for these expenses, as not all places accept cards. If you have questions, write to us before booking.
Please note
    • ℹ️ Important information before booking
    • We want you to enjoy this experience to the fullest. Please keep the following in mind before confirming:
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
      Ideal for families, couples or travelers who want to connect with history and nature.
    • Not wheelchair accessible
      The transport does not have a ramp or special equipment. If you need personalized assistance, write to us before booking.
    • 🚌 Limited places
      Only 16 places available per departure. We recommend booking in advance.
    • Estimated duration
      The entire tour lasts about 5 hours, with several scenic stops.
    • 💡 Helpful tip
      Bring comfortable clothes, water, and some cash for tickets or utilities not included. If you have questions about accessibility or location, we're here to help.
    What to bring
      • 🎒 What should you bring to get the most out of it?
      • Everything is designed for you to experience an unforgettable day in the foothills. Even so, we recommend that you add some essential ones:
      • 🧥 Comfortable and warm clothing
        The climate can change rapidly in mountain areas. Wear a lightweight jacket, sweater or sweater depending on the season.
      • 👟 Comfortable footwear
        Closed and firm shoes, ideal for walking safely on natural paths.
      • 🧢 Sun protection
        Cap or hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, even on cool days.
      • 🥤 Hydration and something to snack on
        A bottle of water and light snacks are always a good idea.
      • 📸 Cell phone or camera with a charged battery
        Landscapes await you that you will want to keep forever.
      • 💡 Useful tip
        Bring a small backpack with just enough. The lighter, the more comfortable the ride will be.