Overview
Cerro Bonete is a mountain in the north of the province of La Rioja, Argentina, near the provincial border with Catamarca. Its summit is 6,759 m above mean sea level, making it the fifth-highest separate mountain in the Americas.
Description
Cerro Bonete is a trekking peak which situated above Plaza de Mulas - the Mount Aconcagua base camp. As a rule, the ascent to the top of Bonete is done by climbers to improve their acclimatization before the ascent to Aconcagua. But overall Bonete can be a goal itself for those who are not ready yet to try their hand at Aconcagua but want to touch the unique mountaineering spirit and culture. The way to the base camp Plaza de Mulas is the same as the "Normal Route" to Aconcagua.