Mendoza
Los Caracoles runs Uspallata to Paso Los Libertadores in Mendoza, Argentina. The road is at its best before the first coaches arrive, so staying within a few minutes of the start is worth more than a smarter hotel an hour away. Check the season before you book. Closed by snow in winter.
Base town
Uspallata
Road length
62.1 mi
Driving time
3 hr 8 min
Rating
9.5 / 10
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 28 April 2026
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The road
A stack of Andean snail bends beneath Aconcagua on the road to Chile.
Closed by snow in winter
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