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Thinking of Others: Accessible Trekking Proposal in Aconcagua for People with Disabilities

A group of 20 people participated in an original proposal of accessible trekking in the Aconcagua Provincial Park. Using an adapted unicycle, they trekked the Interpretive Tourist Circuit Laguna de los Horcones. In October 2024, a similar experience took place...

A storm and the river’s rise wreaked havoc in the Atuel Canyon.

During an unusual river flood, a storm in San Rafael, Mendoza caused havoc in the Atuel Canyon. Provincial Route 173 suffered severe damage over the weekend, and traffic in the area remains interrupted. Furthermore, the Nihuil 2 and Nihuil 3...

Serious case of animal abuse in Aconcagua: two arrested and over 70 mules confiscated

In a mega-control operation, provincial authorities detected a serious case of animal abuse in Aconcagua, Mendoza. After a thorough inspection of 300 specimens, it was determined that a crime had been committed. As a result, about 70 mules were confiscated...

A flying mammal surprised in broad daylight in downtown Mendoza.

The microcenter of Mendoza is home to various species of domestic fauna adapted to human presence. From rodents to birds like pigeons and sparrows, coexist in this urban area. However, recently, a flying mammal surprised everyone, not so much...

Mendoza opens Laguna del Diamante, a natural paradise: essential information

The Government of **Mendoza** announced the opening of the **“Laguna del Diamante”** natural reserve for this (https://noticiasambientales.com/turismo/explora-san-luis-historia-y-naturaleza-en-el-encantador-pueblo-del-verano-2025/). The inauguration took place on January 8, and on that day, entry to the reserve was free. Subsequently, visitors will need to purchase...

Green initiative: 4,000 trees to be planted to mitigate emissions from the Beer Festival.

The 17th edition of the Provincial Beer Festival in **Godoy Cruz** stood out for its **green initiative**: being the first (https://noticiasambientales.com/compromiso-ambiental/machupicchu-obtuvo-la-certificacion-como-destino-de-turismo-carbono-neutral/). Within one year, all the **greenhouse gas emissions** generated during the event will be offset through initiatives such as...

Mendoza: Poachers of guanacos arrested in the heart of natural reserve.

Park rangers from the Villavicencio Private Nature Reserve in Mendoza, detained guanaco poachers within the protected area. Four men were caught in the act of disemboweling one of the animals. Additionally, they threatened the officers with firearms and initially fled...

Wildlife trafficking in Mendoza: rescued baby caimans, turtles, and crabs sold online.

In a new operation against wildlife trafficking, the Ministry of Energy and Environment of Mendoza led the rescue of animals that were being sold online. In a joint effort with the Public Prosecutor's Office and the Ministry of Security, they...

Operation in Godoy Cruz: 678 tons of garbage removed from Los Cerrillos canal.

The municipality of Godoy Cruz removed tons of waste from the Los Cerrillos canal using 10 trucks that made 100 trips to transport the waste. In total, the municipality of Godoy Cruz removed 678 tons of waste from the Los...

In 10 Jahren rettete Mendoza mehr als 16.000 wilde Tiere.

At a global level, wildlife trafficking is the fourth most profitable illicit business and the second cause of biodiversity loss. Mendoza is not exempt from this worrying reality, which is not only illegal but also a threat to these animals...

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