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Potrerillos Dam, Mendoza

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Visit the reservoir at Potrerillos Dam for a bit of outdoor adventure. Take some time and rent a kayak, wind board, or small boat to explore the water. You have plenty of options for water sports in the area, but keep in mind that motors are not allowed. You can swim here, so consider a dip to admire the views of the mountains from within the emerald waters. Bring some food to take advantage of the barbecue pits along the reservoir. Alternatively, try to catch your meal at the fishing spots. Our Mendoza online tour planner makes visiting Potrerillos Dam and other Mendoza attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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Tours to Potrerillos Dam

BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day High Mountain Tour from Mendoza

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BOOK WITH VIATOR 4x4 Photo Safari in the Andes - Villavicencio

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BOOK WITH VIATOR Fly Fishing on Private Andean River Including Barbecue Lunch

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Potrerillos Dam reviews

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By Reservarlden

Between Mendoza and Cerro Aconcagua lies this picturesque location which is stunning. Unfortunately there is no swimming allowed and no other facilities or cafe or outlet offering food. Worth a quick.... more

Between Mendoza and Cerro Aconcagua lies this picturesque location which is stunning. Unfortunately there is no swimming allowed and no other facilities or cafe or outlet offering food. Worth a quick.... more »
By StaCaey

There are clean dams but this dam with plastic everywhere is not clean. Avoid as water smells rotten.

There are clean dams but this dam with plastic everywhere is not clean. Avoid as water smells rotten. more »
By 430CynthiaC

(It's not a lagoon! But it could be.) The contrast of the blue waters with the brown and white of the mountains is worth photographing.

(It's not a lagoon! But it could be.) The contrast of the blue waters with the brown and white of the mountains is worth photographing. more »