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Embalse de Potrerillos
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Embalse de Potrerillos
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Restaurants
8 within 3 miles
Del Barrio - Fabrica de Cerveza
6
0.6 mi
Pincanta
21
1.2 mi££ - £££ • Argentinian • South American
Chacha
40
1.3 mi££ - £££ • Argentinian
Los Cactus Cacheuta
146
1.4 mi££ - £££ • Steakhouse • Barbecue • Argentinian
La Estacion Resto
23
1.4 mi££ - £££ • Barbecue • Argentinian • South American
K Cheutina
2
1.4 miArgentinian • South American
Rock N Riel
12
1.4 mi££ - £££ • Steakhouse • Argentinian • South American
Block Experiencias
18
2.3 mi££££ • Argentinian • South American
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Attractions
4 within 6 miles
Potrerillos Dam
1,742
0.2 miPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Dams
Parque de Agua Termal Cacheuta
1,796
1.4 miWater Parks
Senderos Del Oeste
6
Mountains
Bodega Montecuyo
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Y M
New York City, NY112 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Scenic View
Jul 2019 • Family
This place of Mendoza is definitely one of the most attractive to visit. There are plenty of places around the lake where the sightseeing is fantastic. Also you can get down to the lake level, or go to one of the dozens of oriels of rock hills around. The new tunnel allows you to get ehere from the City of Mendoza much more quick and, when you get put of the tunnel... enjoy the view!!
Written 16 July 2019
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Trypp Adams
Minneapolis, MN9,504 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Man made lake
Feb 2019 • Solo
The Potrerillos reservoir was created when they installed the Potrerillos dam. Highway 7 rides along it for a few miles on your way from Menodoza to Chile. There are some great views but also a nice overlook that allows you to pull over, get out of your car or tour bus and soak up some of the views. There were a few boats along the shoreline and the lake seems to have a small group of people who take advantage of the recreational possibilities. Surrounded by high desert, rock and dirt, the water is a welcome break to the scenery.
Written 2 March 2019
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Ed B
Vancouver, Canada23 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Exhilarating! Incredible!
Jan 2018 • Couples
100% reco

One hundred percent recommend! Transportation,, instruction, gear, security setup for belongings, meal and drinks, location, personnel were perfectly organised. The atmosphere was relaxed, really fun and we would definitely do it again. Pictures were taken and well worth purchasing!! We had another engagement and were kindly driven home first. Thank you Gustavo!

Written 24 January 2018
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majo m
Buenos Aires, Argentina4,319 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Amazing
Feb 2023 • Couples
Unmissable place, its blue waters amaze. It is a beautiful place, but to spend the day you have to take everything, since there is no shade in the surrounding area, nor places to buy something to eat.
Google
Written 26 December 2023
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LuciaHelo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ223 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Interesting place
Aug 2024 • Friends
This dam was created to distribute water to all regions of Mendoza. The water is damaged or released as the glaciers melt, the largest source of water because it rains little in Mendoza.
This way the vineyards have an excellent irrigation system.
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Written 3 September 2024
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Maximiliano Garrido
Mendoza, Argentina90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
POTRERILLOS A PLACE TO SHARE AND ENJOY.
Jul 2024 • Friends
Great experience! Beautiful place to go to share with friends, family and loved ones. We had a lot of fun walking, sharing and swimming in the place.
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Written 30 July 2024
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Raúl D
San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
dream landscape
Apr 2024 • Family
Beautiful view and the tranquility of nature. Water, mountains, birds. Like they came out of a painting. Ideal for relaxing.
Google
Written 12 May 2024
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Julio P
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Another must-see in Mendoza
Mar 2024 • Friends
another must-see in Mendoza, unique beauty, the truth is that that color of water between the mountains is something unbelievable, I recommend it for walking and kayaking! go spend the day and have a meal in nature
Google
Written 22 April 2024
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Antonella F
Buenos Aires, Argentina6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Shocking
Sept 2023 • Family
Incredible place, yes or yes you have to know it!!! Take the excursion that includes potrerillos and then the cacheuta hot springs.
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Written 28 September 2023
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Gustavo R
28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Wonderful view of the Mendoza River in Potrerillos
Sept 2023 • Couples
On the way to the excursion to the high mountains I found the Potrerillos reservoir, a beautiful place for its colors, which takes in the river and the mountains of the Andes mountain range in the background. You go along national route number 7 and it is The path is very pleasant, since we find very beautiful landscapes, this walk also has attractive tunnels that pass under the mountain, which makes them very impressive, you can take photos to see the reservoir at panoramic points along the route, I recommend it, it is a place to visit in the province of Cuyana de Mendoza
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Written 10 September 2023
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