Mendoza, founded in 1561, is the regional metropolis in Cuyo. It has a wide comercial, industrial & cultural development. It is also, the touristic center towards the Cordillera Andina and the Cerro Aconcagua.
It is characterized specially for its imposing beauty and cleaning. The city counts with an important amount of museums and historic monuments, wich, next to the wooded and wide streets, "acequias" (ditches) and green spaces (such as Parque General San Martín, amphitheater Frank Romero Day, and a beautiful artificial lake to sail) make this, one of the most visited tourist destinations.
The city has a great councillor development, commercial galleries, an important hotel infrastructure. Famous restaurantes, shopping centers, cinemas, theaters, museums, art galleries, pubs, clubs, and shops of regional articles.
As a specially known area for its excelent wines, Mendoza counts with plenty of wineries for the production of fine wines (highest quality), wich are distributed all around the world. Many of this wineries can be visited by tourists, and even experience the tasting of each wine.
Mendoza's proximity to Cordillera de Los Andes makes it the best destination for Adventure Tourism; trekking, rafting, spectacular view for photography, among others...
Another good possibility is the Ski in winter, and the Hotsprings any time of the year.
Night life in Mendoza.
This is one of the best parts about our City. There are different areas to visit, where you can enjoy a drink, or go clubbing all night. Arístides Villanueva St., Chacras de Coria, Alameda Av. y San Martin Sur, are, by far, the best places.
To be precise, the most important street is the aforementioned Arístides Villanueva, located in the 5th Section, in the City of Mendoza. This street has become a meeting icon among people from Mendoza & tourists. From Belgrano to Boulogne Sur Mer you will find lots of bars, restaurantes, pubs of all kind.