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Mendoza is the most important city in Cuyo, and its commercial and touristic center, as well as the main one in the Andes and the Aconcagua valley. It is a popular place amongst tourists, especially Chilean ones who cross the Andes and make a stop in Mendoza on their way to Buenos Aires or other cities in Argentina.
The city features long streets with the Andes mountain range as background, as well of eternal and colorful groves in the middle of the city. The people there survive thanks to agriculture and tourism, especially touristic activities related to vineyards.
Around Mendoza you can visit several other places where you can practice adventure activities and sports. In winter, the Andes is covered in snow, so you can ski and snowboard with all the other tourists that travel to the city to play in the snow. You can also enjoy thermal water baths all year, as well as going with your family on photographic safaris.
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Vineyards and wineries in Mendoza: is it the ideal place to try select wines made in Argentina and buy a couple of bottles, learn about the wine making process and enjoy a day out in the country. There are over 550 wineries in the area, all of which from the touristic circuit known as “the paths of wine”.
Mendoza itself: a city of unique beauty, with buildings of classic architechture and long streets. Its historical monuments and buildings all display a sign in Enligh, Spanish and Portuguese, explaining their importance and a brief summary of their history for those who visit the city for the first time.
The Aconcagua, the highest mountain on this side of the Andes: for those who enjoy adventure sports and activities, you can go mountain climbing and hiking on its surface. It is a fantastic place to get in touch with nature, and especially to see the condor of the Andes, an endangered species that relunctantly lets itself be seen by people.
Finally, visit the touristic complex known as San Rafael, which has first-quality infrastructure. There you can find hotels and restaurants, tourism agencies and the best tourism offers for all visitors, including scuba lessons, equipment rental and excursions, amongst many other adventure activities.
- Activities
- Walks and horseback riding, observation of flora and fauna, trekking, ski, snowbard, thermal waters, photographic safari, paragliding, 4x4, vineyard visits, mountain climbing, swimming, windsurf, watermoto, scuba diving, canoe, kayak, rafting, sailing.
- Location
- In Cuyo.
- How to get there
- By land, from Buenos Aires, taking RN7. Daily flights land in Mendoza from Buenos Aires and the main cities of the country.
- When to go
- March – September
- Climate
- Semiarid.
- Services
- Accomodations, food services, theater, primary services, public and private transportation, airport, gas station, travel agency, touristic information, car rental, sport equipment rental stores, supermarket, shopping mall, museum, pubs, crafts market.
- Surroundings
- San Juan, San Rafael, San Luis, Aconcagua, Cordillera de los Andes.
Travel services in Mendoza
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| Casa Margot Hotel Champagnerie |  |
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| Hotel Park Hyatt Regency Casino | |
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| AWE Viñas del Golf | |
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| Diplomatic Park Suites | |
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| Finca Los Alamos | |
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