Zone of contrasts. It is an arid mountaineous region (seat of the highest peak of   América, the Aconcagua), crossed by plentiful rivers whose waters come down from the Andes Mountain Range. 
The man, through irrigation canals, took profit of this resource and turn this region into a prosperous and quite suitable place for the development of grapevines and the subsequent elaboration of high quality wines, currently known all around the world. Tourists can visit the numerous wineries of this region. 
In order to surmount the mountain ranges, the rivers make its courses flow deeper and give birth to imposing gorges such as the "Atuel Canyon" owner of a singular colour and beauty. 
The adventure tourism offers multiple alternatives such as rafting, Andinism (mounts Aconcagua and Tupungato), trekking and many others.
Winter sports are present in several ski centres, among which Las Leñas valley stands out. 
Thermal Fountains complete the tourist offer of this region.