City Info
Argentinia | Mendoza

Mendoza is the capital city of the Mendoza Province in Argentina. Situated on a major road between Argentina and Chile, it is a popular stopover for people wanting to go mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, rafting or wanting to take part in other sports or activities in the region. The city of Mendoza has a population of approximately 112,900 people.

It is a region of foothills and high plains including the highest mountain in the western hemisphere, Aconcagua. The easy access to the Andes together with the dry winters makes Mendoza an attractive destination for winter sports.

Mendoza has an intense cultural activity. There are several museums including a natural history museum called Museo Cornelio Moyano in General San Martin Park and a Historical Foundational Area Museum called Museo del Área Fundacional located in the Pedro del Castillo Square.

The urban parks, such as Park Gral San Martin designed in 1896, are the real green lungs of the city. Unique to Mendoza's streets are the exposed stone ditches (small canals) which run alongside many of the roads and supply water to the numerous trees which provide welcome shade.

Agriculture is the most important economic activity in Mendoza. This is mainly in the area of viticulture with many fruits and vegetables including apples, cherries, plums, olives, tomatoes and onions being grown in the area. As a large portion of Argentina's petroleum reserves are found in Mendoza, mining is still a very important industry. In recent years tourism has become a major financial contribution to the city.

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