Overview
Completed in 2001, this reservoir on the Mendoza River sits at roughly 1,300 meters above sea level, about 70 km (a 1-hour drive) from downtown Mendoza along National Route 7. Access to the lake itself is free; activities like rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining are run by separate operators with their own pricing (a 12 km rafting run costs roughly ARS 20,000-30,000 per person). Motorboats are banned to protect water quality. Nearby attractions include the Cacheuta hot springs and Vallecitos ski resort, making it easy to combine into one day trip.
Travel Tips
Water activity bookings fill up quickly during the busy summer season, so reserve ahead.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Mendoza, Argentina from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
Check visa rules for Argentina on the Korean MOFA travel advisory site before flying — visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa rules change often. Keep at least 6 months of passport validity.
Flight from Incheon (ICN)
Compare direct and connecting flights from Incheon (ICN) to Mendoza on Skyscanner or Google Flights. Early-morning departures from Korea are usually the cheapest option.
KRW ↔ Local Currency
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Korean Community · Korean Food
Many cities have an active Korean community in Mendoza with Korean restaurants, mini-marts, and Korean-speaking guides. Search Naver Cafe or KakaoTalk open chats for "Mendoza 한인" before you go.
Attractions near Potrerillos Dam & Reservoir
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Plaza Independencia
Mendoza's central square with an underground modern art museum and weekend craft markets.
📍 28.8km away
Plaza España
An ornate plaza decorated with Sevillian-style ceramic tiles imported from Spain.
📍 28.8km away
Uspallata Valley
An Andean oasis village and filming location for 'Seven Years in Tibet.'
📍 49.2km away
Parque General San Martín
A vast urban park west of downtown Mendoza with a lake, rose garden, and Andes views.
📍 64.9km away
Malbec Winery Tour
A world-class Malbec region where you can enjoy winery tours with the Andes as a backdrop.
📍 65.4km away
Things to Do in Mendoza
Winery Bike Tour
Cycle between 3-4 wineries in Maipú for Malbec tastings, olive oil sampling, and vineyard walks. Riding through vineyards with the Andes as a backdrop is the highlight.
Aconcagua Trekking
Trek toward the base camp of South America's highest peak, Aconcagua (6,961m). Even without a summit attempt, a day hike to the Horcones viewpoint or Confluencia camp (3,300m) is rewarding.
Cacheuta Hot Springs Spa
Soak in outdoor thermal pools (35-50°C) and enjoy spa treatments at Cacheuta Hot Springs in an Andean canyon. Perfect for unwinding after a day of winery tours, with cliff views all around.