From recreation to flood prevention, dams play an important role in society. Visit Potrerillos Dam and find out how and why it was built.

You'll soon learn why this Mendoza Province man-made water barrier is a hit with travelers. If you're searching for more to explore, Cacheuta Thermal Springs, and Lake Potrerillos are in this area as well. They won't take very long to reach from Potrerillos Dam.

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Umbral del Aconcagua

Mendoza City Center

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Buenos Aires (EZE) to Mendoza (MDZ)

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nice, safe. clean hotel. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping and parks

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Uvas Apart Hotel

Mendoza City Center

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Aug 22 - Aug 25

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Buenos Aires (EZE) to Mendoza (MDZ)

8/10 Very Good! (64 reviews)

Excellent location. Clean, modern building. Heaters worked well. Responsive, friendly staff. Hot water was only luke warm - not great for showering in the winter.

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Amérian Executive Mendoza Hotel

Mendoza City Center

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Aug 22 - Aug 25

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Buenos Aires (EZE) to Mendoza (MDZ)

8.4/10 Very Good! (682 reviews)

Efficient and friendly staff

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

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Premium Spa Day & Fango Therapy at Cacheuta Hot Springs from Mendoza

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Mendoza: Trekking, Abseiling and Zipline

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High Mountain Shared Tour

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Half Day Canopy in Potrerillos

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High Mountain and Puente del Inca

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