The Aconcagua Provincial Park has introduced a new regulation that transforms how pack mules are protected and managed. The framework focuses on preventing mistreatment, setting clear responsibilities for operators and establishing strong penalties for abuse.
Under the new regime, any case of cruelty, neglect or overexploitation of mules can lead to severe fines and other sanctions. These penalties are aimed at companies and muleteers who fail to respect animal welfare standards or ignore official protocols.
Mendoza is betting on animal welfare with a new system to care for the mules of Aconcagua, after centuries in which these working animals suffered systematic mistreatment.
Aconcagua’s new regulation marks a turning point for working mules, replacing long‑standing abuse with stricter care rules and strong sanctions to protect their welfare.