Day trip from Mendoza to Puente Alto
Puente Alto lies 180 km (112 mi) south-west of Mendoza, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 180 km (112 mi) apart, Puente Alto is a realistic day trip from Mendoza: about 2 h 55 min each way by road.
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| Mendoza | Puente Alto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 114,893 | 568,106 |
| Elevation | 853 m (2,799 ft) | 700 m (2,297 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4237–5500 | 8150000 |
What changes when you arrive in Puente Alto
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book tours and tickets in Puente Alto
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Staying in Puente Alto
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto. Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puente Alto from Mendoza?
180 km (112 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Mendoza; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mendoza to Puente Alto by road?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mendoza and Puente Alto?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puente Alto?
The Peso (CLP).
Where can I stay in Puente Alto?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Puente Alto, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.