Cacheuta: Mendoza’s Most Famous Thermal Resort
About 40 kilometers west of Mendoza city, along the Mendoza River canyon, lies Cacheuta — a thermal resort built around natural hot springs that emerge from the Andean rock at temperatures between 35°C and 42°C. The complex includes outdoor pools, a river beach, steam rooms, and a hotel, making it the most developed thermal destination near the city. The setting is spectacular: surrounded by dramatic red rock gorges with the Mendoza River running alongside. Day visitors can access the pools without staying overnight. The drive from the city takes about 40 minutes along Ruta 7 and is scenic in itself.
Termas Villavicencio
Located in the Villavicencio natural reserve, about 45 kilometers north of Mendoza city, the Villavicencio springs are less developed but surrounded by extraordinary landscape. The road up to Villavicencio is one of Mendoza’s most scenic drives — a winding mountain road through the Andean foothills with panoramic views across the province. The former Grand Hotel Villavicencio, a historic Art Nouveau building, dominates the site and gives the place an otherworldly atmosphere.
Potrerillos
The Potrerillos reservoir, about 65 kilometers from Mendoza city, sits at the foot of the Andes and combines outdoor activities (kayaking, rafting, trekking) with access to smaller thermal springs in the surrounding area. It’s a popular weekend destination for Mendocinos looking to combine water sports with mountain scenery.
Combining Thermal Baths with Wine
Many visitors to Mendoza combine a morning at Cacheuta with an afternoon winery visit — the route back from the thermal baths passes through the Luján de Cuyo wine region, making it easy to stop at a bodega for an afternoon tasting. Ask us about combining a Mendoza wine tour with a thermal bath excursion in a single day.