Overview
Uspallata Valley is an Andean oasis village at 1,900m on Ruta 7 between Mendoza and Aconcagua. Known as a filming location for Brad Pitt's 'Seven Years in Tibet,' it offers a unique landscape of green meadows and poplar trees amid the barren Andes. Colonial-era mine ruins (Bóvedas de Uspallata), traces of Inca roads, and the colorful geological formations of Cerro de Siete Colores are also highlights. Free admission. About 2 hours by car from Mendoza.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (outdoor natural site).
Travel Tips
Makes a great stopover on the way to Aconcagua and Puente del Inca. Try empanadas mendocinas at a local restaurant. Winter snow can make access difficult.
Hotels near Uspallata Valley
Hotels and guesthouses in Mendoza, Uspallata, Mendoza Province
Other attractions in Mendoza
Malbec Winery Tour
A world-class Malbec region where you can enjoy winery tours with the Andes as a backdrop.
Aconcagua
At 6,961m, South America's highest peak and a dream summit for mountaineers.
Puente del Inca
A natural limestone bridge with hot springs — a hidden gem in the Andes.
Parque General San Martín
A vast urban park west of downtown Mendoza with a lake, rose garden, and Andes views.
Villavicencio Natural Reserve
An Andean nature reserve with winding mountain roads and a historic thermal spa hotel.
Plaza Independencia
Mendoza's central square with an underground modern art museum and weekend craft markets.
Termas de Cacheuta
A natural hot spring resort nestled in an Andean canyon, great to combine with winery tours.