Mendoza Province...
Paradise for outdoor living,
recreation and adventure

Mendoza province is located in the central west part of Argentina, by the Andes mountains (a geologically young system uplifted in the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods), and pretty close to Chile.

Its capital bears the same name and was founded in 1560 by Pedro del Castillo.

The region payed an important role in the war of independence against Spain.

It was there where general Jose de San Martin recruited and trained the army that gave freedom to Chile and Peru as well.

Mendoza province is synonimous of peace and welfare, excellents wines and the friendliest of people. A paradise for outdoor living, recreation and adventure.

So if you love nature you've come to the right place, because there's lots to do here...

• trekking
• mountaineering
• skiing
• horseback riding
• whitewarter rafting
• hiking
• fishing
• and of course...wine tasting

Is also home of the highest summit in the Western Hemisphere: mount Aconcagua (6.962 m). The name Aconcagua comes from the Quechua "Akon-ka-agua", which means "Centinel of Rock".

Mendoza province is the first and foremost wine producer in Argentina.
It has 1.221 bodegas (wineries) and the grape variety is inmense...

• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Malbec
• Syrahs
• Barbera
• Chardonnay
• Chenin Blanc

The first wine was produced in 1554, so they know a thing or two about it.

Try to visit it in March, for the Wine Harvest Festival (Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia), with the crowning of Reina Nacional de la Vendimia.

Fantastic...

In your next visit to Argentina you shouldn't miss Mendoza, particularly this locations...

• Parque Provincial Aconcagua
• Uspallata
• Cristo Redentor (Christ of the Redeemer)
• Puente del Inca
• Malargue
• San Rafael

Argentina is not only famous by its beef and tango, try also the wines, you'll find them superb.
After all, who wouldn't enjoy a steak accompained by a glass of red wine?...

Cheers!...

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How to Get There:

If you are in Buenos Aires, Argentina, your best bet is to take a plane. Aerolineas Argentinas or Southern Winds will get you there from Aeroparque.

Please check Argentina airports for more info on this.

You could also go to Retiro bus station and take an overnight long distance bus to the city of Mendoza or from any other important city in Argentina.

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