Aconcagua

Pros

• There is a rescue squad in the way up.
• High altitude camps are located at fairly regular intervals.
• This route’s descent is the fastest and most direct.
• High-altitude porters can be hired at Plaza de Mulas.

Cons

• The Confluencia-Plaza de Mulas stretch is too long and there is too much elevation gain in one day. To compensate, the stay in Confluencia must be longer.
• All of the high altitude camps are exposed to the western winds.
• It is the most popular route; therefore, campsites might be full in the summer.