Every time it approaches Easter weekthousands of Mendoza already know what to pack: comfortable clothes, car papers, and some cash to cross the mountain range. Chili They wait for them, once again, with their ordered beaches, clean streets, and prices that – although they are no longer as low as before – continue to seduce.
Attention this time focuses on accommodations. Reñaca and Viña del Mar, the two coastal stars only 400 kilometers from Mendoza, offer options from 70 to 120 thousand Chilean pesos per night. In dollars, that is between 71 and 122, according to the location for this Easter week with a sea view, and the comforts included.
In Viña, there are departments compared to the beach that are achieved at a good price, especially if they are reserved with time. In internal streets and boutique hotels, the rate lowers a little more, ideal for those who prioritize saving in stay to spend on shopping. For its part, Reñaca is more exclusive: privileged view, close to water, but with prices that scale up to the top.
Viña and Reñaca are still the jewels of the Chilean coast for Argentine tourism
The trip also has its logistics. Between round trip, fuel and tolls can cost around 100,000 Argentine pesos. But those who do this journey year after year already dominate the art of planning: they load gasoline on the cheapest side, avoid the most expensive tolls and even adjust the clock when crossing the border.
Beyond the numbers, what remains firm is tradition. The crossing a Chili It is almost a family ritual, a mixture between adventure, rest and consumption. Many Mendoza no longer see it as a trip, but as a custom that repeats each Easter week.
And this year it will not be the exception. If the weather accompanies and prices do not shoot at the last moment, the Chilean beaches will be filled again with Argentine accents, matte thermos and desire to disconnect for a few days.
