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Mendoza is the capital city of Mendoza Province and the most important of west of Argentina. Located on the eastern side of the Andes, in the northern-central part of the province, Mendoza is the fourth largest census metropolitan area in the country with a population of more than 111,000. Due to the presence of Mendoza and Tunuyan rivers, this place has been the hub of fruits and vegetables in the country. Being situated at the foothill of the Andes, Mendoza offers beautiful views of the mountains to the visitors. The natural beauty of the place is just seen to be believed. Besides this, the presence of a major road between Argentina and Chile that passes through this city has made the city a frequent stopover for the climbers

who go to climb Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western Hemisphere. Mendoza is also the place of two major industries in the country – the wine and the olive oil. While in Argentina, make sure to visit Mendoza, you will cherish your experience here. The weather in Mendoza is usually mild. The temperatures during the summer vary from 18 to 33 degree Celsius, while the temperatures remain between 3 and 16 degree Celsius during the winter.

If you are coming down to Mendoza by air, you need to come at Francisco Gabrielli-El Plumerillo International Airport. It is less than 2 hours' flight from Buenos Aires and less than an hour's flight from Santiago, Chile. If you are coming down from other cities of Argentina, you can come by car or bus through National Routes N 8, 7 and 40. Buenos Aires is 1,037 km and it takes 13 hours by bus to reach.

The city of Mendoza is full of tree-flanked streets, squares and parks. The well planned irrigation ditches supply water to the remotest corners of the city. The land with historic tradition, Mendoza has a lot to offer to the tourists. Just walk through the five squares, the civic centre and the foundation area to learn the culture, the history and the idiosyncrasy of native people. While in the city, visit the places like Ruins of San Francisco Church, Maipu, El Challao, Villavicencio Thermal Resort, Cacheuta, Potrerillos and Vallecitos.

If you love adventure, Mendoza has a lot in store for you. Mendoza is the place for adventure and high mountain sports like andinism, ski, and rafting. You can go to various excursion tours to enjoy the thrill of adventure sports. You can also go to Penitentes Ski Center, 174 km away from the city. A horseback ride in Los Andes Mountain range could be equally exciting. A skiing experience at the Las Lenas Valley could be the experience of your lifetime. To experience over 1,700 specimens from various latitudes in the world, you can go to the Municipal Aquarium.

Mendoza is the place of wine as the city has a strong wine industry. One can visit some of the popular wineries of Argentina in this area. You can also visit Bodega La Rural – the wine museum.

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