Mendoza is in northwestern Argentina and is the gateway to the high Andes and the Chilean border. Argentina's wines have come to the world stage only recently, but are quickly growing in popularity, and most of the vineyards and the wine industry is located in the Mendoza province. Mendoza is also a major destination for sports enthusiast where many outdoor sports can be enjoyed in beautiful surroundings.

But whenever you go to Mendoza, don't forget to take your appetite. Regional foods and wines are sure to add pleasure to your trip.

For information on the climate and temperatures in Mendoza please visit the Mendoza Weather page.

Things To Do in Mendoza:
Wine Tours:
One of the most popular activities in Mendoza is to take a wine tour. Either visit a few wineries in one day or explore Argentine Wine further by touring multiple days.
Mendoza Wine Guide

Parque General San Martin:
The General San Martin park, with the Cerro de la Gloria monument honoring San Martin and his army, is a very big park with a zoo and an amphitheater where many of the Vendimia festival events take place.

Vendimia Festival
The annual wine harvest festival falls on the first Saturday every March. The celebrations include folkloric festivals, religious ceremonies to bless the grapes, crowning of the queen, Reina Nacional de la Vendimia, sports events and a lot of wine and merriment for some weeks before and a few after the main festivities.

Sights just outside Mendoza
Parque Provincial Aconcagua:
Where the great mountain Cerro Aconcagua, at 22974 ft (6962 m), is the highest peak in South America. Climbers need at least two weeks, including acclimatization, to make the ascent. You can take great photos of the mountain from the Laguna Horcones.

Puente del Inca:
Puente del Inca is a hot water spring that is at the site of an old natural stone bridge over the Rio Mendoza and happens to be one of Argentina's natural wonders. The coppery-gold color of the rocks comes from minerals in the water and makes this a beautiful stop-over on your

Cristo Redentor:
Erected to mark the border dispute between Argentina and Chile, the statue of Christ the Redeemer at 13200 ft (4000 m) is open only when the road is open. Cannons used in the wars of liberation were melted down to provide the metal for the statue

San Rafael
A few hours South of Mendoza City, you'll find San Rafael. This city is known for it's wine culture, outdoor sports, and for being the gateway to the Canon del Atuel.
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Las Lenas Ski Resort
Las Lenas is one of the biggest mountains in Argentina and offers unforgettable skiing and activities.
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Where to Stay
The central and very luxurious hotel in Mendoza is the Park Hyatt Mendoza. Enjoy all the perks of a 5 star hotel including a spa and a small casino.

Other hotels include the small Reina Victoria, and the bigger Aconcagua Hotel.

Sports Activities in and around Mendoza
The city of Mendoza is located near the two great rivers, Mendoza and Diamante. The high volume of water and exciting rapids are sure to give you an excelent whitewater rafting trip. There are also excelent hiking trails, numerous opportunities for mountain biking, climbing and a number of chances to participate in airial sports.

Map of Mendoza

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