The line of high mountain vehicles is a postcard that is repeated every weekend, when hundreds of Mendoza residents try to cross Chili. This situation generated delays at Cristo Redentor Pass of up to 5 hours on Saturday morning.
A few weeks ago, the trans-Andean country has become an exclusive option for making some purchases. It is suitable for quality and price, which is why trying to get to your destination quickly is not an easy task. Purchases have a wide spectrum and include clothing, electronics, footwear, among many other products, at more accessible and convenient prices than those displayed in Mendoza stores.
Some say two hours, others four. The truth is that the delays in crossing far exceed what happens in other times, where at this height and with unstable weather conditions, the only ones crossing were trucks and to a lesser extent private individuals.
From the Christ the Redeemer Passthey reported that the road to Chile was “enabled for all types of vehicles” and They warned about a 5-hour delay in Los Libertadores.
During this weekend, it is expected that many will decide to cross the border, however, the greatest concern is for the beginning of next week, since they warn of a preventive closure due to bad weather in the high mountains.
The estimate made by the authorities is between two thousand and six thousand people who cross daily to the neighboring countrythe greatest flow occurs on weekends, which is when many take the opportunity to travel and shop.
Instability in the fall season accelerates procedures
Next Wednesday, May 1, we commemorate the Labor Day and there are many locals planning a getaway to Chile. The National Meteorological Service already warns of some situations that could occur. For example, for the beginning of the week, Monday, April 29 appears with high temperatures for the time, 27° and it will be transferred to some extent to the Tuesday the 30th, with data that will be around 24°which predicts the occurrence of a zonda in the mountain range and subsequent entry of a cold front.
Already for Wednesday May 1, the maximum temperatures will not exceed 14° and only 10th for Thursday the 2nd. This situation may ruin the wishes of many to return, since as a precaution, the authorities close the international crossing due to bad weather. Meteorologists are warning about the entry of a cold front and bad weather in the high mountains.
They assure that the chances of the Cristo Redentor Integrated System is closed between Monday and Tuesday are high, at least preventivelyso they ask Mendoza residents who intend to travel to constantly monitor the information at border crossings.
