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    Potrerillos Dam: Tours & Tickets

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    Cacheuta, Mendoza, Argentina
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    A worthwhile stop but not worth a special trip

    It's, well, a reservoir. Large, to be sure, and motors are strictly forbidden. Lots of wind-surfers and deep blue water, but nothing that cannot be seen in many other parts of the world.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Gary H
    Reviewed 23 August 2019
    Surprisingly beautiful

    Unexpectedly beautiful! The color of the water is almost turquoise! It can get windy and NO swimming. To avoid crowds (and find parking easier), try going on weekdays.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank pikanochu
    Reviewed 8 July 2019
    It is pretty but not much else

    Based on Instagram beautiful shots we visited the Dam. It's pretty but super windy and nothing much to do. It's simply a photo op and back in the car. Don't go there as a destination.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank shelly e
    Reviewed 5 July 2019
    Beautiful Water and Mountains

    I stopped by here with my wife on a day off from work. This place has some really stunningly beautiful water. You can tell it must have come from the mountains, because it's quite clear and blue. It's very picturesque with the mountains all around...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Zyzzeon
    Reviewed 29 May 2019
    Beatiful place

    Drive up from Mendoza, exit the tunnel and suddenly this huge expanse of Argentina hits you Gorgeous landscape and just the start of things. Carry on into wilder country and enjoy Sadly for us it was the wrong time of year to get kayaks but...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank n9889
    Reviewed 25 May 2019 via mobile
    Worth the trip

    Quite busy on the day we were there (a Sunday). Tour hurried us along too quickly (we only had 10mins) enough time for pics but wish we had more time to savour. Go with a small group or hire a car. It is only about...More

    Date of experience: May 2019
    Thank lanremakele83
    Reviewed 19 May 2019
    A beautiful lake

    We stopped by shortly on our way to Uspallata. Beautiful lake (actually it is a dam), crystal clear waters, lots of trees and some homes on the other side and colorful mountains on the side of the highway where we stopped. The dam was built...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Hatice A
    Reviewed 7 May 2019
    Nice place to visit and know

    This is a must if you go to Mendoza from Santiago in Car. You have to go back by south of Mendoza and see Potrerillos Dam. Nice place for photos and if you have time you can do some aquatics sports.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank lcruzadoc
    Reviewed 22 April 2019
    Beatiful and Peaceful place

    This is a special area in out side Mendoza, one hour left- The Dam and the water color is amazing. They dont let any motor transport in the Dam, so it is very quiet and paceful and also so sustentable.You can take beatiful pictures from...More

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank MariaC35465
    Reviewed 21 April 2019
    Beautiful Dam

    Picture perfect of Potrerillos Dam with blue, blue water surrounds with mountains. The Lake/Dam is right off highway 82.

    Date of experience: April 2019
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    Response from Martim C | Reviewed this property |
    I haven’t seen anyone swimming or even practicing any activity at the Potrerillos Dam. Perhaps you should try Termas de Cacheuta. At the Mendoza river there are some activities, such as canoeing, and rafting
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