Explore one of the greatest natural treasures of Mendoza, the Diamond Lagoona mirror of crystalline water located at an altitude of 3,300 meters in the middle of the Andes Mountain Range. Surrounded by extensive fields of volcanic slag and under the watchful eye of the imposing Maipo Volcano (5,323 meters above sea level), this place is an important fresh water reservoir and a paradise for nature lovers.
In addition to its imposing beauty, the lagoon holds fascinating stories, such as the odyssey of French aviator Henry Guillaumetan epic tale that inspired the author of The Little Prince and was made into a movie.
During the tour, you will also visit the Pampa de los Paramilloswhere the historic Eva Perón Sheltera high-altitude scientific observatory, and the legend of the 21 soldiers of the Argentine Army who perished in these mountains in 1953, commemorated with a monolith on the road.
Laguna del Diamante is the ideal place to enjoy high mountain walks, trekking, sport fishing and photography, in an environment of majestic serenity.
