Puente del Inca
   Photo: Bridge of the Incas

Inca Bridge - the bridge of natural origin located on the river Mendoza. Its height is 1719 meters above sea level. It is located near the Argentine city of Mendoza. Scientists believe that the bridge could arise as a result of the sequence of rock falls and avalanches. There are several legends of local residents who talk about the divine origin of the bridge.

Next to the Puente del Inca is a small village, it operates a permanent museum of mountaineering «Museo del Andinista». The museum introduces visitors to the history of the nearest mountain Aconcagua. Puente del Inca is the starting point for several climbing routes.

In colonial times, the Incas used the bridge for the crossing, pass through it transport road linking the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

It is noteworthy that close to the bridge there are several geothermal sources. Each of them has a name: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Saturn, Champagne. Water sources are rich in all sorts of sulphates and carbonates and are considered medicinal. In this regard, in 1925, it was built close to the hotel. But in 1986, developed by the time the resort was swept away by an avalanche. Currently in its place a wasteland. The only building that survived the avalanche - a small chapel of the colonial era.

Now the water source is used to apply a patina on all sorts of sculptures, which are considered crafts are sold to tourists.

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Puente del Inca