Portillo: The Jewel of the Andes

Getting There

• Car

  From any point in Aconcagua Provincial Park, make your way to the main road leading to the park's entrance. Follow the signs towards the Ruta Nacional 7 (National Route 7). Once you reach Ruta Nacional 7, head west towards Los Andes. Continue on this route for approximately 30 kilometers until you reach the town of Los Andes. From Los Andes, take the exit towards Portillo. The drive from Aconcagua Provincial Park to Portillo will take about 1.5 hours, depending on road conditions.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach Portillo via public transportation, start by taking a bus from the nearest town or city that services the Aconcagua Provincial Park area, such as Mendoza. Buses to Los Andes depart frequently from Mendoza's bus terminal. Once you arrive in Los Andes, look for buses or shared taxis (colectivos) that head towards Portillo. The bus ride from Mendoza to Los Andes takes about 2-3 hours, and expect to pay around 150-300 ARS. The colectivo ride from Los Andes to Portillo costs around 5,000-10,000 ARS and takes approximately 30 minutes.

• Taxi

  If you're near a bus station or a major point within Aconcagua Provincial Park, you can hire a taxi directly to Portillo. This option is more expensive but offers a direct and convenient way to reach your destination. The fare from Aconcagua Provincial Park to Portillo is likely to be around 20,000 ARS, and the journey will take about 1 hour. Make sure to negotiate the fare in advance with the taxi driver.