Paso Pehuenche, Mountain pass at Argentina-Chile border, Mendoza Province.
Paso Pehuenche is a border pass at 2,553 meters elevation where a paved road crosses between Argentina and Chile. The route cuts through Andean terrain connecting Mendoza Province on the Argentine side with Talca Province across the border.
The pass takes its name from the Pehuenche indigenous people who once inhabited these mountains. Over time it became the main trade corridor connecting the two nations across the Andes.
The crossing links two distinct national worlds, where travelers notice different customs and daily rhythms on each side. People move between Argentina and Chile in a place shaped by both countries' presence.
The pass is open from December through March, with border offices operating between 8 AM and 6 PM daily. Plan for the elevation and bring warm clothing, as weather changes quickly at this height.
Travelers can view the Laguna de Maule and spot several waterfalls fed by the Maule River along the route. The area offers good opportunities to see condors and foxes moving through their natural mountain habitat.
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