Visiting Cerro Arco

About Cerro Arco

On the edge of the city's western foothills, Cerro Arco is a popular hike and the launch point for tandem paragliding flights over Mendoza. A dirt track and trail climb to the summit, with views back over the city and across to the Andes.

Tip: Start early with plenty of water and sun protection; there is little shade on the slope.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 3–4 hours return.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not needed; you can simply turn up.
• Where: Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva, leafy residential streets and the city's main bar strip near the park.

Best time to visit Cerro Arco

Cerro Arco is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• April: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
• September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, quiet crowds.
• October: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.

For the view at golden hour: in mid-April the sun sets at about 19:14 local time (calculated for Mendoza).

When to visit Mendoza has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Cerro Arco is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Plaza Independencia and Luján de Cuyo wineries.

• No. 13 of the 14 sights in our Mendoza things-to-do list.
• Listed in free things to do in Mendoza.

Near Cerro Arco

Also in Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva, so you can walk between them:

• Museo de Ciencias Naturales Juan Cornelio Moyano — 1–1.5 hours, low cost
• Avenida Arístides Villanueva — an evening, low cost
• Cerro de la Gloria — 1 hour, free

If you like Cerro Arco

• Maipú wineries by bike — Maipú, Full day

Staying near Cerro Arco

Stay in Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva ($$) to walk here: leafy residential streets and the city's main bar strip near the park. All areas to stay in Mendoza.

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