Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge) Tours and Tickets
Puente del Inca (Inca Bridge)
Puente del Inca makes for a great photo op en route to Aconcagua Park.
Dress warmly, as winds coming down from the mountain can be chilly, even in summer.
Bring some local currency or US dollars in small denominations to purchase souvenirs from local vendors near the bridge.
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While the natural stone bridge of Puente del Inca is free to visit, its remote location means that most travelers opt to visit as part of a guided tour. Full-day tours to the Andes from Mendoza, including the Villavicencio Natural Reserve, Uspallata, and the Puente del Inca, start at US$44.
Puente del Inca is a natural rock formation that spans the Las Cuevas River in the Andes Mountains west of Mendoza. Named after its use by the Incas, the landmark is known for its striking colors and unique geology, the result of ancient glacial erosion and mineral-rich hot springs.
The only way to reach the Puente del Inca is by car, following the winding RN7 mountain road between Uspallata and the Chilean border. While it’s possible to rent a car and visit independently, the remote location and challenging terrain mean that most travelers opt to join a guided tour.
No. Due to the bridge's structural soundness and historical importance, walking across the Puente del Inca is no longer allowed. The bridge is now protected as part of the Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System UNESCO World Heritage Site, and can only be viewed from afar.
The hot springs at Puente del Inca are rich in minerals like iron and sulfur, which give the surrounding rocks their distinctive orange and yellow hues. Historically, these springs were believed to have healing properties, particularly for treating stress, nervous disorders, and rheumatism.