The big day has arrived!
Welcome, fellow Hivers, it is with great pleasure that I am on vacation from work, and from Hive too.
But a real vacation requires a minimum of effort to record the moments that will last forever.
So this is another post, in a series of posts entitled Destination Mendoza where I will be traveling through Argentina for the second time.
And finally we are at our destination!
Day 4 - August 17
On this day we went to the mountains to see the snow!
After overcoming the various problems with the airline and travel agency, we were finally ready to travel from the city of Mendoza to Los Puquios (snow park) in the region of Punta de Vaca.
I'll leave some notes to help tourists in this post!
Our travel agency issued the vouchers for our family, and we hired transportation to a snow park, as well as all the appropriate clothing.
Traveling to the park
The snow parks in Mendoza are two to three hours away from the city center. This route is done by chartered bus, by the tourism companies. You need to book this transport in advance, it is not possible to hire it on the same day!
Unfortunately our bus broke down and had to be replaced
There are several companies, and quality or safety should be the difference between them. They all leave from practically the same place, and at the same times.
Snow clothing
Anyone who is actually going to play in the snow, ski or sled needs appropriate clothing, which is provided by the stores in the city center in advance. You go to the store, try on the clothes and take them home.
The next day you can go to the bus already dressed (I recommend it), and bring your personal clothes to change into at the park before returning.
There are different qualities between these clothes, we used the basic ones and felt that the thermal insulation of the feet is inferior, so we suggest you wear two socks!
Gloves are a problem once they get wet, so children who dig in the snow will complain in a matter of minutes.
"Enteritos" are semi-waterproof suits for wearing in the snow
The "enteritos" suits are a kind of jumpsuit (BR) and are warm, you can wear a sweatshirt underneath and you won't get cold. Ours had a hood, which I had to take off and put on, as it was too warm!
Adult "Enterito", and sunglasses are mandatory!
Sunglasses are mandatory! In the snow, light is reflected from all sides and without sunglasses you will suffer! It is difficult to see your cell phone, even in maximum lighting!
Food
Everything is expensive in the mountains, and you have no choice. Even hot water is paid for. You can carry your own food in a backpack, and enter the park with it.
Infrastructure is critical, if you expect luxury, I suggest looking at other places. Bariloche perhaps? The layout: a collection of food trucks, tables in an open area (exclusive use of food truck customers).
Equipment
Rentals are available both outside the park and in the surrounding area. It's easy to get everything you need, from clothes to ski equipment to teachers. Don't worry about that if you can afford it.
Sled slide, we rented two units of this model
Photo from MercadoLivre!
Slopes
They are worked with heavy machines, which level the snow and provide a good descent. The classifications are by type of equipment: ski, snowboard and sled.
Exclusive track for sleds / children and beginner adults
The ticket we got gave unlimited access to the sled track, which is suitable for children. We rented two sleds.
Our plan was to stay at the park for four hours. We stayed for two, and we were exhausted!
Playing in the snow is tiring! The children achieved their goals and made a snowman, a snow angel, had a snowball fight and sledded. Everything was perfect!
The highest point I reached, to then slide down on a sled, was in this photo. It is very tiring to climb, the mountain is 2600 meters above sea level, you need to be in good physical condition!
Now it's time to enjoy the return journey and recharge your batteries while traveling back!
Summary of the day:
- We woke up in Mendoza
- We slept in Mendoza
- Tours: Los Penitentes (snow park)
Chegou o grande dia!
Sejam todos bem vindos, amigos Hivers, é com muito prazer que estou de férias do trabalho, e da Hive também.
Mas férias de verdade exigem um mínimo esforço para o registro que eternizam dos momentos.
Então este é mais um post, de uma série de postagens entituladas Destination Mendoza onde estarei percorrendo a Argentina pela segunda vez.
E finalmente estamos em nosso destino!
Dia 4 - 17 de agosto
Neste dia fomos para as Montanhas, conhecer a neve!
Depois de superar os diversos problemas com companhia aérea e agência de turismo, enfim estávamos prontos para realizar o deslocamento da cidade de Mendoza até Los Puquios (parque de neve) na região de Punta de Vaca.
Vou deixar algumas anotações para auxiliar turistas nesta postagem!
Nossa agência de turismo fez a emissão dos vouchers para nossa família, sendo que contratamos o transporte até um parque de neve, e também toda a vestimenta adequada.
Deslocamento até o parque
Os parques de neve de Mendoza ficam a duas, três horas de distância do centro da cidade. Esse trajeto é feito de ônibus fretado, pelas companhias de turismo. Você para por este transporte de forma antecipada, não é possível contratar no mesmo dia!
Infelizmente nosso ônibus quebrou e teve de ser substituído
Existem diversas empresas, e a qualidade ou segurança deve ser o diferencial entre elas. Todas saem praticamente do mesmo local, e nos mesmos horários.
Roupas de neve
Quem vai de fato brincar na neve, esquiar ou escorregar de trenóprecisa de roupa adequada, que são fornecidas pelas lojas no centro da cidade de forma antecipada. Você vai até a loja, prova as roupas e leva para casa.
No dia seguinte você pode ir até o ônibus já vestido (recomendo), e portando sua roupa pessoal para se trocar no parque antes da volta.
Existem qualidades distintas entre essas roupas, usamos as básicas e sentimos que o isolamento térmico dos pés é inferior, então sugerimos que usem duas meias!
Luvas são um problema depois que umedecem, então as crianças que cavam na neve vão reclamar em questão de minutos.
"Enteritos" são os trajes semi impermeável para usar na neve
Os trajes ”enteritos” são uma espécie de macacão (BR) e são quentes, você pode usar um moletom por baixo e não vai passar frio. Os nossos tinham capuz, que ficava tirando e colocando, pois aquecia demais!
"Enterito" adulto, e óculos de Sol mandatório!
Óculos de Sol é obrigatório! Na neve a luz é refletida por todos os lados e sem óculos de sol você vai sofrer! É dificil ver o celular, mesmo estando na iluminação máxima!
Alimentação
Tudo é caro na montanha, e você não tem opção. Até água quente, é paga. Você pode levar sua própria comida em uma mochila, e entrar no parque com ela.
A infraestrutura é crítica, se você espera por luxo, sugiro olhar outros locais. Bariloche talvez? A disposição: uma coleção de foodtrucks, mesas em local aberto (uso exclusivo cliente foodtruck).
Equipamentos
Aluguéis estão disponíveis tanto fora do parque quanto no entorno. É fácil conseguir tudo que precisa, desde roupa à equipamentos de ski, até professores. Não se preocupe com isso, se puder pagar.
Trineo deslizador, alugamos duas unidades deste modelo
Foto de MercadoLivre!
Pistas
São trabalhadas com máquinas pesadas, que nivelam a neve e proporcionam uma boa descida. As classificações são pelo tipo de equipamento: ski, snowboard e trenó.
Pista exclusiva para trenós / crianças e adultos iniciantes
O ticket que pegamos deu acesso ilimitado a pista de trenó, que é adequada para crianças. Alugamos dois trenós.
Nosso plano era ficar no parque por quatro horas. Ficamos duas, e estávamos exaustos!
Brincar na neve cansa! As crianças cumpriram seus objetivos e fizeram boneco de neve, anjinho na neve, guerra de bola de neve e esquiaram de trenós. Tudo perfeito!
O ponto mais alto que cheguei, para depois escorregar de trenó, foi nesta foto. É muito cansativo subir, a montanha fica a 2600 metros de altitude, precisa um bom preparo físico!
Agora é curtir o retorno, e recuperar as energias enquanto viaja de volta!
Resumo do dia:
- Acordamos em Mendoza
- Dormimos em Mendoza
- Passeios: Los Penitentes (parque de neve)
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That is awesome! Mendoza is such a nice place! Right next to Andes, on the other side you are in Santiago de Chile. I lived down there for several years, what a beautiful place. It looks like your kids had a lot of fun! What an adventure, but up in the mountains everything is more expensive so always best to bring your own stuff. What an awesome trip!
If you ever get the chance try out Punta Arenas in Chile, it's such a beautiful place. Go in in December or January though, winter is way too cold!
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Nossa, que aventura! Apesar dos perrengues com a companhia aérea e o ônibus quebrado, ainda bem que deu tudo certo no final. Suas dicas sobre o transporte e as roupas são super úteis pra quem quer curtir a neve sem passsr aperto. Mas é isso que faz parte da experiência, né? Obrigada por compartilhar!
Os viajantes de primeira viagem acabam caindo em pequenas armadilhas, melhor contar logo e quem puder que evite as incomodações!
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