Malargüe is located in the south-west angle of the Province of Mendoza. Its limits are: to the north and to the east with San Rafael, to the south with the province of Neuquén, to the east with the province of La Pampa, to the west with the Republic of Chile. It has the longest border boundary within Mendoza and its territorial extension It is the largest in the province: 41,317 km2. Its height above sea level is 1,402 m. The population of Malargüe according to official data is of 35,000 inhabitants.
Malargüe is a strange and surprising destination, which hides behind its warm calm of a growing city,
a varied agenda of tourist circuits that merge their volcanic landscapes with the way of life of the
Malargüino stateroom and the important scientific advances. For more than a decade, and thanks to the
diversity of its natural, cultural and gastronomic beauties, the Malargüe destination is known at the
national and international, providing the tourist in your stay the relaxation you need. Under the protection of
The Andes Mountain Range and Route 40 as the backbone, continues to consolidate as a destination
Strong tourist season. Shortly added the exciting Paso Pehuenche to the neighboring country of Chile.
A walk through the largest volcanic park in South America, bird watching in a wetland, trekking to the
interior of a volcano, rock climbing, entering the mountain through a cave, getting into the bowels
of the cordilleran valleys to enjoy fishing or a place to taste an exquisite chivito
and to know the culture of the rural population, are some of the many options offered by Malargüe.
Populated by Puelches and Pehuenches, this department was called by the original peoples as Malal-Hue
"Place where there is malales". The malal is a relief that rises over the surrounding plain.
Being an elevated site, it is transformed into a natural viewpoint, so Malargüe can also be translated
as "a place to look beyond".
Considered the National Capital of Adventure Tourism, Malargüe gathers extraordinary riches for the minds
restless, eager to discover unexplored worlds, fossil and archaeological remains from thousands of years ago,
a place where amazement and culture come together to make the tourist's visit unforgettable.
Horseback riding through valleys and mountains.
Mountain Bike. Cruises cycling.
Rafting in Superior Río Atuel, Río Salado Malargüe.
Snowboard only 70 km. in the valley of Las Leñas.
Ski only 70 km. in the valley of Las Leñas.
Trucas and mackerel fishing.
Rappelling, climbing and zip line.
Walks