In Mendoza Enjoy a hotel near the silver cord

Mendoza provides countless touristic allure, especially for families to enjoy. After getting accommodations in Mendoza capital is likely to make a series of excursions, circuits is feasible in one or two days. The Silver Cord is a circuit that really worth doing because of the magnificence of the scenery can be appreciated.

The Silver Cord is a geologic formation comprised in the Andes mountain chain that runs the American continent from north to south along its entire length. In geological terms, is the site of more recent formation, arising from the collision between the Nazca plate, which lies on the bed of the Pacific Ocean and the South American Plate. The latter is constantly moving and for millions of years with the northwest, while the Nazca plate in the direction to do this, fitting below the South American plate and generating elevations and folds on the surface of the earth. Thus, precisely in the province of Mendoza is located the highest peaks of the Andes, the result of incessant movement of the crust.

The Silver Cord occupies Tupungato and Lujan de Cuyo. The peaks of this section of the mountain range from 4000 to the nearly 7000 m high Mount Aconcagua. Tourism, the region has much to give. Of course, one of the most popular activity is skiing and all snow sports. In this respect the Vallecitos ski resort is the one located closest to Mendoza capital, only 80 km. This makes it possible to spend a beautiful day slaloms between speed and decreases in the maximum track length of about 2400 m, and then return to the city of Mendoza.

Other options for adventure sports are also possible in the Cordon del Plata. An alternative is highly sought after scaling the hill Stepanek, 4200 m altitude. The climbers are scaling make this closed in preparation for other more difficult challenges, such as the escalation of Aconcagua. Ultimately, it is possible to achieve a combination of luxury and splendor while staying in a hotel four stars Mendoza as the Diplomatic, without losing the opportunity for close contact with nature and the imposing geography of the province.