The province of Mendoza is one of the regions of the planet that enjoys more natural beauty. In recent times the place has been a huge tourist development, offering the possibility of offering valid alternatives for all tastes, enjoying Mendoza holiday in luxury accommodation, campsites, hotels boutique, or cabins and vacation rentals hotels. Routes and roads improvements make it possible to reach true pieces of paradise nestled in the cordillera de los Andes. One of the regions of incredible beauty is the area of Malargue. This town is located southwest of the province, and shares an extensive border with the Republic of Chile. One of the most important characteristics of this region is its respect for wishful thinking by the natural life, so eco-tourism located in Malargue indicated stage to appreciate the rich biodiversity of the area. Malargue has several nature reserves, extensive areas protected by national and provincial laws that seek to preserve the flora and fauna of the place. One of these reserves is La Payunia.
Distant 160 km of Malargue, is accessed directly by provincial route 40. It is an immense plain punctuated by large amount of volcanic cones which reflects accurately the Patagonian ecosystem. There are more than 800 volcanoes in La Payunia, making it in the region of the planet with highest density of active peaks. Due to the characteristics of the volcanic rocks, with strange and appealing colors, the area would be the perfect scenario to shoot a movie set on the moon. One of the most outstanding contingencies that provides this natural reserve is the realization of photographic safaris, seeking to capture the magic of this strange landscape. It is equally possible horseback, hiking, or make voyages 4 X 4. But Malargue has much more. The Molles is a town famous for its thermal baths, of excellent quality for its high content of sulfur and other minerals.
Here it is possible to ski, as well as in Las Lenas, distant only 18 km from this place. Holidays in Mendoza would not be complete without tasting the exquisite Patagonian chivito. For this purpose it is recommended to attend the national feast of the goat, which takes place between January and February. Here it will be possible to taste this traditional Argentine cuisine than dish prepared with simplicity and wisdom is a true feast for the palate.