Plaza de Mulas Base Camp (Aconcagua Normal Route)

 – Region: Mendoza — Parque Provincial Aconcagua

 – Elevation: 4370

 – GPS Coordinates: 32.651° S, 70.080° W

 – Access Difficulty: T3 — 7-10hr from Confluencia (mule support available) 

 – Opening Season: Nov–Mar

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds:  – Showers: Yes — hot showers (commercial ops)

 – Drinking Water: Yes — running water (commercial) – Meals & food: Full menu + restaurant + internet + hotel tent (commercial)

Mobile Signal: Satellite – Payment Methods: Permit (APN) — USD 900–1,200 non-resident trek / USD 350–700 climbers | aconcagua.mendoza.gov.ar

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Becomes a ‘small city’ in peak season (500+ people). Full commercial services: restaurants, hotel tent, internet, satellite phone, medical clinic, park rangers, rescue patrol. Mules carry gear from Puente del Inca (2,700m).

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