– Region: San Juan — Cordillera del Tigre (Cerro Mercedario 6,720m approach)

 – Elevation: 4300

 – GPS Coordinates: 31.979° S, 70.115° W

 – Access Difficulty: T4 — Multi-day from Barreal (4WD + 2-day hike) 

 – Opening Season: Nov–Mar

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds:  – Showers: No

 – Drinking Water: Yes — stream/snowmelt – Meals & food: No — self-cook

– Mobile Signal: No – Payment Methods: Permit (San Juan Province) — multidía permit + guide recommended

 – Reservation Link: Click here to make a reservation

 – Short Description: Base for Cerro Mercedario (6,720m) — 2nd highest peak in Western Hemisphere outside Aconcagua group. Rarely climbed — true mountaineer’s objective. Remote from Barreal town. Excellent for those seeking Aconcagua altitude without crowds.