Mendoza, Both Warm and Cold

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  • Author Alexander Lekker
  • Published January 16, 2011
  • Word count 430

At the base of the Andean Mountain Range, the Valley of Las Leñas is only 70 kilometers away from the city of Malargüe and about 26 kilometers from the border with Chile. The impressive framework of mountains and rivers that comes out from brooks rounds Las Leñas International Ski Center. It has first class accommodation, only comparable with the Mendoza’s 5 Stars Hotel. Besides, this resort guarantees snow for at least half a year, and all tourist services, including ATMs, pharmacies, and supermarkets. The base of the housing and service center of this small mountain village is located at 2,250 meters above the sea level. So it is a good choice to stay in the city of Mendoza or in Malargüe and skiing in Las Leñas

Summertime in Las Leñas unveils the forms of a charming landscape, bright sunshine, intact nature, breathtaking scenarios and the feeling of being even closer to the blue sky. In winter, the main activity is skiing in Las Leñas resort. Its 3,200 beds, shoppings, casino, cafes, discos and international restaurants make Las Leñas the most important ski center in South America.

At the west of Los Molles and 20 kilometers away from the Valley of Las Leñas, Valle Hermoso (Beautiful Valley) unfolds in the midst of impressive mountain massifs, crossed by Tordillo and Cobre (Cooper) Rivers. This place is only available to visit during summer, when different water activities can be performed, as well as horseback riding to Noble Valley and sites of singular magnificence.

Following the road to Valle Hermoso, and before reaching the Valley of Las Leñas, we can find Los Molles Thermal Resort, which is the main attraction of Malargüe, capable of seducing tourists driven by hot springs and skiing. It has excellent hotels spread over three establishments. The earliest has excellent thermal baths, famous for its therapeutic properties. In its two varieties are sulfur and ferrous ponds with rest rooms, professional health control and other alternatives to deal with stress, such as massage and therapy options. This resort is open throughout the entire year. In winter the valley of Los Molles is one of the best places to stay near the International Center of Leñas.

Only 6 kilometers away from Los Molles lies the Pozo de las Ánimas (Well of the Souls), a unique geomorphologic formation or "sinkhole." The Pozo de las Ánimas is composed of two natural depressions that host on two mirrors of sweet and crystalline water. We can visit it all year round, during our stay at the Mendoza’s 5 Stars Hotel.

Alexander Lekker

Mendoza's 5 Stars Hotel

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