Crossing the border to the Pacific is a ritual that thousands of Mendoza residents repeat every summer, but the final leg of the journey used to be a test of patience, especially for those who choose to rest in Maitencillo. The long lines at urban intersections and the saturation of the old coastal route transformed the last kilometers into an exhausting bottleneck that spoiled the beginning of the rest.
The route chosen by tourists to get to Maitencillo
However, the 2026 season brings a definitive solution with the enabling of the Puchuncaví Bypass, a seven-kilometer expressway specifically designed to speed up the vehicular flow towards Maitencillo. This high standard work allows the tourists Those coming along Route 5 North no longer have to cross congested residential sectors, connecting them directly with the southern access to the spa.
The impact on the clock is drastic: what previously could require up to an hour of delay on tourist replacement days, today is resolved in just 180 seconds of fluid driving towards Maitencillo. This improvement in trip predictability is the benefit most celebrated by families arriving after long hours of driving from Mendoza, allowing them to make the most of their first day at the beach.
For those interested in logistics, this new infrastructure that connects with Maitencillo Features the following key features:
- Dual carriageway: seven kilometers of high-speed track with modern lighting and signage.
- Road safety: constant monitoring cameras and acoustic screens to protect the environment.
- Strategic accesses: three new links (Campiche, Las Lomas Sur and Norte) that optimize connectivity.
- Free Flow electronic tolling: barrier-free electronic collection system to avoid unnecessary detentions.
It is important to note that quick access to Maitencillo Through this concessioned road implies the payment of tolls through the interoperable TAG system. Although it represents an additional cost to the traveler’s budget, the majority of Mendoza tourists agree that the time savings and reduction in road stress more than justify the investment.
