Aconcagua

Pros

• The approach is gradual and begins at a low altitude.
• High-altitude porters can be hired at Plaza Argentina
• In general, water can be found at camps 1 and 2.
• Camp 3 or Plaza Cólera can be reached to later climb down Pioneers’ Normal route.

Cons

• Summit day from Camp 2 is longer than that from Berlin or Cólera.
• Camp 3 is too high and exposed.
• There is quite a long distance between P. Argentina and camp 1.
• Camps 1 and 2 are often full in the high season.
• There is no rescue squad in the ascent route, but park rangers usually provide some assistance.