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Mendoza is located 1037 km west of Buenos Aires, close to the Chilean border and the Andes mountain range. This city is made up of two parts, the old and the new. Only one colonial church, reminder of the old spectacular architecture, remains intact after the major earthquake in 1861. The "Barrio de las Ruinas" represents the remnants of what Mendoza used to be like. Mendoza is the exit and entry point for those interested in the highest mountain peak in South America, Aconcagua. |
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| ESSENCE OF THE AREA |
| Mendoza is the most important wine-growing area in the country, where 70% of the Argentine wines are produced. Travel along the vineyards and visit some wine cellars. The outskirts of Mendoza, with its narrow-lined streets, vineyards, huge villas, small adobe houses and wineries, turn the city into the nicest one in Argentina.
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| RECOMMENDED STAY |
| At least two nights, to enjoy the city and its wineries and if wine is your passion you need to stay at least 4 night so you can visit Tupungato. A good time to visit is March through April as this is harvest time and it is celebrated with many festivities.
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| RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING & ACTIVITIES |
| Wine tasting, hiking, biking.
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| MUST SEE |
| Uspallata, Potrerillos, Puente del Inca, Las Cuevas, Tupungato.
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