The Challao - to make a mini-tourism Mendoza

"Once we got accommodation in Mendoza, there are no excuses for not touring the tourist circuit of the Challao. The Challao is part of the Gran Mendoza, is only 5 km away from the city and is located in a space between the San Martin park and umbilical de las Lajas. It is the hill where the Angostura, where you can perform various activities. Challao is a beautiful place for walking, cycling, mountain biking, trekking, and even horseback riding. The place widely deployed to provide maximum comfort to the tourist, with a drive-in, restaurants and nightclubs and a magic carpet.

One of the most beautiful Challao is your sanctuary. This is an impressive amphitheater for about 4000 people, dedicated to the worship and the celebration of Masses. Construction is about 90 by 45 m and a height of 65 m. It is dedicated to the devotion of Our Lady of Lourdes, being originally a humble seat where there was a small statue of the saint. Then there arose a small chapel, but thanks to private donations was possible to build this temple is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the world. It is advisable to visit on February 11, when devotion is celebrated by the Holy Virgin of Lourdes.

The more adventurous will find in The Challao not only one of the most spectacular views of the region, with almost 1600 m high, but may engage in the practice of an activity that is gaining more followers: paragliding. Many companies offer the service of paragliding, with full support for anyone wishing to address the practice of this exciting sport. For those who have no experience, but do not want to miss the fantastic bird's eye view you have when you're in the air, you can make first flights in tandem glider company. According to experts, this is one of the safest areas to practice this activity, since the low vegetation makes possible a landing with minimal risks. Another variant are night flights, especially on moonlit nights. The unique microclimate of the Challao allows extensive real flight, given the special conditions of the winds. Whoever has the fortune to be staying at one of the many fine hotels in Mendoza, do not miss a visit to El Challao, one of the most beautiful places of Greater Mendoza.