Visit Mendoza, Argentina

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Visitors come to Mendoza, Argentina for a wide variety of purposes. The city is at the heart of Argentina’s prolific wine making culture attracting vinophiles from throughout the world. Climbers hoping for an ascent to the peak of the Western Hemisphere’s highest mountain, Aconcongua, use Mendoza as a jumping off point as do adventure seekers pursuing other activities in the Andes. All the while, Mendoza serves as the capital of Argentina’s Mendoza Province. Within the city limits visitors enjoy the Parque San Martin for walks or biking. The park fronts Cerro de la Gloria with its large statue and commanding view over the city and toward the mountains. The zoo that is part of the park is also quite popular. Plaza Independencia is the main square for Mendoza and is ringed by fine buildings and restaurants and a stage for street performers. The Mendoza Museum of Modern Art is located in the Plaza. Some think the Plaza Espana, with its Andalusian and Spanish theme, is the most beautiful spot in the city. Casa de Fader, a 19th century mansion preserved as an art gallery exhibits the works of painter Fernando Fader. Understanding Mendoza’s proximity to the Andes, tourists visit the city to avail themselves of the opportunities for trekking, horseback riding, river rafting, parasailing, mountain biking and skiing as well as wine tasting tours. Various operators are based in Mendoza offering guided wine excursions as wine tasting in this region from which 2/3 of Argentina’s wine production emanates is very popular. Wine tours offered include those on bicycle that may include a basket lunch provided by the tour operator. Wine tourists can take the picnic along as they venture forth among the boutique wineries on a mapped trail. Hot mineral springs are also found outside the city limits. Spas offering day visits provide visitors access to the soothing waters. Your dream trip to the Andes, perhaps to conquer Aconcongua, or to join other wine aficionados in their quest to visit one of the world’s great wine producing regions, would not be complete without a visit to Mendoza, Argentina. Add this city to your list and fill in the rest of the details so you can realize this fantasy.

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