Few places in the whole area of the valleys of Potrerillos may exhibit a range of virtues as extensive and complete as the inn El Cortijo del Torreón, in the city of El Salto. Just 7 miles from the dam, in a setting of pine, linden, willow and birch, magic mountain air at the foot of the Cordon del Plata, fully fine Spanish style architecture, cottages with every imaginable amenity, a restaurant with delicious dishes homemade. What more could you ask for. El Cortijo del Torreón is a venture started decades ago by Juan Matas, a member of a traditional family of hardworking immigrants who adopted Catalan Mendoza as your home and your future. His wife Cristina De la Vega accompanied him in those times to fulfill the dream of providing a place of recreation and rest with Spanish imprint under the beautiful mountains of Mendoza. After the early departure of John resumed his daughter Federica and today leads the way traced proud El Cortijo del Torreón. The lodge now has pool, solarium, a loft and four fully equipped cabins with bathrooms, heating, DirecTV and many other amenities. The restaurant serves homemade dishes like grilled meat, grilled trout, Risotto with Mushrooms Valley, Chivo at Embers, Chorizo Beef, Humita, pasta, meat pot, the Roman Rabas, Fondue, Seafood Casserole , Locro and two specialties: Calamarettis to Lyonesa, an Italian recipe, and Fricandó, a typical Catalan dish. From the Potrerillos dam Avenue born Condors. From there, red disks installed roadside will guide the visitor to the entrance of El Cortijo. But if the orientation method does not work, is easy to reach: where the green of the gardens contrasts nicely with the blue and white of the Cordon del Plata, where the aromas of lavender and jarillas combine with the smoke of the traditional roast or very Mendoza meat to the pot, and where hospitality and good taste are letter, will have come to El Cortijo del Torreón. And surely will not be the only time. Source: Journal Summits Plata.-
