Malacara Volcano
Volcán Malacara
A colorful volcano on the northern edge of Payunia, where you can explore lava tubes and red, yellow, and black volcanic rock layers with a local guide.
Volcán Malacara lies about 40 km south of Malargüe. The rock layers around its crater show many colors due to their mineral content, and nearby are lava tubes and lava flow landforms that you can enter. You must go with a local guide, as some sections cross private land. It is often combined with the Manqui Malal Waterfall and the Witches' Cave as a half-day or full-day tour. The road is gravel, so wear hiking boots and protect yourself from the sun.
Opening hours
Access by guided group only
Nearby sights
- Manqui Malal Waterfall
- Malargüe Planetarium
- Pierre Auger Observatory Visitor Center
- Laguna de Llancanelo
- Caverna de las Brujas
- Castillos de Pincheira
- La Payunia Reserve
- Laguna de la Niña Encantada