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Aconcagua Vistas

Buenos Aires to Santiago

Aconcagua Vistas
Start: September 25, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Finish: October 14, Santiago, Chile
Price: €1,850
Distance: 1,750km
Riding Days: 18 days
Resting Days: 3 days
Buenos Aires has strong German and Italian influences, hosts a world renowned opera house and has become famous for its myriad of architectural genres. The tour begins here and follows the Rio Parana to Rosario, from where it heads inland through the heart of the country. If there was a geographical center to the country, it would be Cordoba. Located at the foot of the Sierra Chicas, the Sequia River divides the city known for its historic colonial buildings. Leaving Cordoba the Andes will be looming on the horizon. From San Juan we will begin a week-long traverse of the mountain range. Cyclists will ride through tunnels and over passes above 3,000 m, with peaks including the glaciated Mt. Aconcagua (6,950 m) towering over us. Descending from the Andes, we will cross into Chile and conclude this section in the modern metropolis of Santiago.

Countries: Argentina and Chile