Plantilla:Aconcagua Permits

Permissions

The seasons of admission to the park are the following:

• Low season: from 15/11 to 30/11 - 21/02 to 03/15
• Average season: from 01/12 to 14/12 - 01/02 to 20/02
• High season: from 15/12 to 31/01
• Special winter season: from 03/16 to 04/30
• Restricted winter season: from 1/05 to 14/11

They govern for short, long and ascent trekking.

The permit to visit the Horcones Lagoon or to carry out the Trekking Day (up to the Horcones River Bridge), is managed at the Visitor Attention Center of the PPA located in Horcones. The visitor must present, at the moment of managing the permit, original DNI (Argentine) or original passport (foreigners).

The Short Trekking (3 days), Long Trekking (7 days) and Ascent (20 days) permit is managed at the PPA Visitors Center located in the City of Mendoza (Sec. Of Tourism - Av. San Martín 1143. 1st floor). The visitor must present, at the moment of managing the permit, original DNI (Argentinean) or original passport (foreigners), complete the issuance form and withdraw the deposit slip to make the payment of the fee (in Argentine pesos and in cash) in an "Easy pay" mouth.

Do not forget that the management of the permit is PERSONAL and the money is not reintegrated under any circumstances.

The entrance during the winter seasons should also be consulted in advance.

• The entry of minors is governed by special regulations. Consult.
  • Children under 14 can only enter to Quebrada del Durazno (3,100 m.n.m.).
  • Children between the ages of 14 and 18 can only enter with the authorization of both parents, certified by the competent authority.
  • For foreign visitors the age limit of the country of origin is taken.

The rates of each season can be consulted on the Internet, since their price varies by season and may have modifications.

For inquiries and information about the Park, regulations, rates, income and seasons consult the official website of the Argentine Government's Aconcagua, [http: //www.turismo. mendoza.gov.ar the tourism page of the Argentine government] or call the Secretariat of Tourism of Mendoza 0054- (0) 261-4258751 or communicate via e-mail: informesaconcagua@mendoza.gov.ar

• Attention schedule.
  • From 15/11/2015 to 03/15/2016: Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • On 12/24/2015 and 12/31/2015: from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • On 12/25/2015 and 1/1/2016 the permit center is closed.