Departamento Malargue

Departamento Malargüe has served as a frontier district within Argentina since the late nineteenth century. Occupying the southern reach of Mendoza Province, it extends from the high Andes towards broad, dry volcanic plains. The Río Grande, a major tributary of the Colorado River, cuts across this rugged territory, while the protected La Payunia Provincial Reserve is known for its extensive lava fields and volcanic cones. Seasonal transhumance, moving goats and cattle between grazing areas, remains an important rural tradition. Near the city of Malargüe, the Pierre Auger Observatory reflects the region’s role in international scientific research. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of southern Mendoza connects regionally.

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