Puente del Inca
Address
Puente del Inca
GPS
-32.8265027, -69.911201369549
The Puente del Inca, which translates as “Bridge of the Inca” in English, is a natural arch that spans the Las Cuevas River, which is a tributary of the Mendoza River. It may be found in the vicinity of the pueblo de Puente del Inca [es], which is found in the Las Heras Department of the Mendoza Province in Argentina. The local hot springs are also known as Puente del Inca and are located in the vicinity.
Even while Puente del Inca has demonstrated indications of deterioration, it is still able to support its weight despite the current circumstances. It has been estimated that the arch has a factor of safety anywhere between 1.5 and 3.0.
The region lies in the middle of the two trailheads that lead up Aconcagua, the mountain that holds the title of tallest peak in the western hemisphere. A group of mountain climbers from Rosario established the “Museo del Andinista” in an abandoned train station in order to highlight the cultural history of the surrounding area.
The mountaineering museum is now housed in the abandoned train station. The museum is managed by the original group of friends and is open to the general public during the summer months.
How to get there?
The nearest lasrger city is Mendoza. From there you can take a bus and reach Puente del Inca in 4 hours. If you rent a car, you can reach it in 2 hours and 30 minutes.
