So far this season about 15 climbers per day reach the top. More than 1,100 climbers reached from 15 last November summit of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the West, as calculated by the Department of Natural Resources of Mendoza. The distribution reported that during this season of 3,300 permits were sold and that rise is estimated that only 30 percent were able to reach the summit. As estimated from the above address is presumed that 15 people come daily to the highest peak of the “Colossus of America” as it is known to this emblematic mountain of the Cordillera de los Andes. The Aconcagua, 6,962 meters above sea level, and the national park surrounding the immense mountain, have become one of the biggest tourist attractions in the province of Mendoza, along the Wine Road. The season begins each year on 15 November because before snow prevents the installation of emergency services due to the large accumulation of “white phenomenon.” (NA).
