Canyon of coloured rock walls cut by the Atuel River, with a lake at its lower end. Visitors drive a gravel road through it, stopping at roadside pull-offs, and some walk the stretch toward the tunnel.
Highlights
- Roadside stopping points
- Tunnel near the end
- Valle Grande reservoir
Good to know
- Road paved to the dam, gravel after
- Drive takes two to three hours
- Bring food and water, stands often closed
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