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Mendoza

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In the photo: Plaza Independencia

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The city

What to expect from Mendoza.

Mendoza is the provincial capital and the gateway for this itinerary. Plaza Independencia structures the tree-lined downtown. Parque General San Martín has monumental gates and paths for strolling; Cerro de la Gloria hosts the monument to the Army of the Andes and views over the city. At the Museo del Área Fundacional, the remains of the old Cabildo help to understand the city as it was before the 1861 earthquake.

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The local experience

What to see in Mendoza

Square

Plaza Independencia

Central square of Mendoza, with tree-lined paths, a fountain and a frieze. It is a landmark for walking through downtown and observing the layout of the city rebuilt after the 1861 earthquake.

Park

Parque General San Martín

Park west of the center, with monumental gates, tree-lined avenues and a lake. The visit allows you to choose a short route or set aside a larger part of the day for walking.

Observation deck

Cerro de la Gloria

Elevation with the monument to the Army of the Andes, bronze sculptures and a stone base. The historic ensemble and the view over Mendoza are the focus of the visit.

Museum

Museo del Área Fundacional

Archaeological site museum next to Plaza Pedro del Castillo. It preserves remains of the old Cabildo and presents the history of colonial Mendoza prior to the 1861 earthquake.

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Natural park

Parque Provincial Aconcagua

Protected area of the high Andean mountains, with entrance via Valle de Horcones. The tourist circuit passes through rocky terrain, lagoons and viewpoints of the south face of Aconcagua.

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Routes in Argentina

Mendoza is part of the Mendoza Wine Routes

From the capital to the wine areas of Maipú and Luján de Cuyo and to the three municipalities of the Valle de Uco.

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