Season 2025-2026
From November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
Daily trekking: from November 15, 2025 to April 10, 2026.
Park medical service and helicopters: from December 1, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
Aconcagua
The season, permits and how much it costs, with the official source for each fact.
Permits, fees and dates are set by Aconcagua Provincial Park (Government of Mendoza) and change by decree every season. Here we gather them with their source and the date we checked them; before paying, confirm them on the official website.
Official website of Aconcagua Provincial Park
Checked on November 9, 2026.
When
The season
The next season
Dates and fees for the 2026-2027 season are set by decree: when they are published, we update them here. In the meantime, see the advance sale below and confirm everything on the official website.
Source: Decreto 2322/2025 del Gobierno de Mendoza (Boletín Oficial, 31/10/2025) — Los Andes (31/10/2025), que detalla el Decreto 2322/2025 (press article detailing the decree; the official text is in the Mendoza Official Gazette).
Which permit do I need
Permits
Quebrada de Horcones and the Lagoon
For a short walk from the park entrance, without camping. Paid per person per day.
Trekking
Daily trekking (out and back on the same day) and long trekking, with camping. Long trekking requires evacuation and medical assistance insurance.
Climbing
To climb Aconcagua: via Horcones, via Quebrada de Vacas or the 360° circuit. Requires evacuation and medical assistance insurance covering up to 5,500 meters.
Permits are bought on the official website; advance sales of climbing and long trekking go through the park's service companies. A paid permit is non-refundable.
How much it costs
Fees
Advance sale 2026-2027 (promotional prices)
Until September 30, 2026, only through the service companies. Dollar amounts are paid in pesos at the Banco Nación buying rate of the day before payment.
| Permit | Mendoza residents | Argentines | Foreigners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climb via Horcones | $300,000 | $450,000 | USD 950 |
| Long trek via Horcones | $85,000 | $130,000 | USD 450 |
| Climb via Quebrada de Vacas | $340,000 | $490,000 | USD 1,290 |
Source: El Sol (16/09/2026) (press article; the final price for the season is set by decree).
Fees set by the 2025-2026 season decree
These are the latest set by a decree. Use them as a reference until the new season's fees are published.
| Activity | Mendoza residents | Argentines | Latin Americans | Foreigners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebrada de Horcones up to the Puente Colgante (per person per day, no camping) | $10,000 for everyone | |||
| Daily trekking | $15,000 | $25,000 | $45,000 | $55,000 |
| Climb via Horcones | $100,000 | $190,000 | — | USD 1,170 |
| Quebrada de Vacas or 360° circuit | — | — | — | USD 1,450 |
Free entry to Horcones for: children under 12, people with disabilities, Falklands/Malvinas war veterans, Argentine retirees and pensioners, educational institutions.
Source: Decreto 2322/2025 del Gobierno de Mendoza (Boletín Oficial, 31/10/2025) — Los Andes (31/10/2025), que detalla el Decreto 2322/2025. Checked on November 9, 2026.
If you're not climbing
The short walk to Laguna de Horcones
From the park entrance at Horcones, on Route 7, a short trail leads to Laguna de Horcones, with Aconcagua in the background. According to reports on the decree, access to the lagoon and the valley is open year-round, subject to weather and park conditions. The hours and whether it is open today are reported by the Park: check before you go.
The road
Getting there and what to check before leaving
Aconcagua Provincial Park is on National Route 7, in the High Mountain area, the same road that leads to the Cristo Redentor Pass. Before leaving, check the state of the road and whether there are National Weather Service alerts. We don't have a forecast for the mountain's altitude: for that, see the Park's official report.
Tours and guides in Las Heras
Listings from the guide: confirm with each one which permits they handle and what is included.
Where to stay nearby
Frequently asked questions
Where do I get permits for Aconcagua?
On the official website of Aconcagua Provincial Park (Government of Mendoza). Advance sales of climbing and long trekking permits go through the park's service companies. Check the steps and current fees on the official website before paying.
Do I need insurance to climb Aconcagua?
Yes: climbing and long trekking require evacuation and medical assistance insurance covering up to 5,500 meters above sea level, as reported by the Government of Mendoza. For any other activity, check the requirements on the official website.
Can I visit Aconcagua without climbing it?
Yes. From the park entrance at Horcones, on Route 7, there is a short walk to Laguna de Horcones with a view of Aconcagua. It depends on the weather and park conditions: check on the official website that it is open.
Are permits refunded if I don't use them?
According to this season's advance-sale conditions, paid permits are non-refundable and named permits are non-transferable, but unused ones can be used in later seasons if the evacuation insurance is renewed. Confirm with the service company.
Reference information, not official: we don't give mountain advice. Requirements, fees and the state of the park are reported by Aconcagua Provincial Park. Official website