Location: Mendoza is situated in the central- west region of Argentina, in South America. It is limited by the provinces of San Juan to the north, San Luis to the east, La Pampa and Neuquén to the south and by Chile to the west.

Area: 150.839 Km2

Attractions: Mendoza has a wide variety of landscapes: mountains, deserts, oasis, plain and rivers. There are natural contrasts, which have the Andean mountain range and Mount Aconcagua (6,962 m, the highest peak in the American continent) as its main protagonists.

Capital City: Mendoza is also the capital of the province of Mendoza, about 1080 Km from Buenos Aires, 390 Km from Santiago de Chile and 756 above the sea level. The currency is Peso Argentino and the language spoken is Spanish.

Climate: The location of the province influences its climate. Due to the fact that Mendoza is located in the foothills of the Andes mountains, and limited by the desert to the north, the plains to the east and the Payunia to the south, this province has a varied climate.
Summer: (December/March) Hot, occasional rains, temperatures range from 20º C to 40ºC.
Fall: (March/June) warm and mild, colors nature ochre and golden, with pleasant and light refreshing drizzle.
Winter: (July/ September) Cold and dry, temperatures range from 0ºC to 10ºC , heavy snows (600 mm) in the high mountainous region.
Spring: (September/ December) warm days, characterized by the bloom of nature and "Zonda" wind, a warm wind blowing from the north that consequently lowers the temperatures of the days that follow.

Sports: The seasons in Mendoza benefit the practice of different sports having the shiny sun as a host. In winter the powder- snow, characteristic of the mountains in this province, offers the possibility of going skiing, snowboarding and sledging. In Summer, due to the strong currents of the rivers, a wide variety of adventure sports can be practiced such as rafting, mountaineering and climbing mount Aconcagua.

Scenery: There are magnificent views during autumn and spring when vineyards sprout and prepare for the harvest and vintage celebrations. The wine plays the role of host and artist at this time of the year. Its radiant sun and warm temperatures characterize the climate in Mendoza.

Snow

The different activities that can be practiced in Mendoza in winter are a complement to the adventure in the snowy mountains. The climate, radiant sun and pleasant temperatures allow people to enjoy this place.
The conditions of the excellent snow (powder-snow) are produced by the light rains, characteristic of this region. Las Leñas , Villa Penitentes and Vallecitos are the principal ski-resorts in Mendoza. The matchless high quality of the runs and high standard facilities have made these ski resorts an ideal place for important events, not only of traditional ski but also sports such as sledging, pato, snowboarding, snowcat and windskiing among others. Everything is ready to have a great time in these ski-resorts

Wine

Viticulture is the most distinguished activity in the agriculture of Mendoza. The traditional production of wines has acquired worldwide recognition. The 1221 wineries in Mendoza produce 10 million hectoliters per year. Day after day these wines climb to higher positions on the international markets and they are rewarded with medals at the most important contests. Mendoza is the most important wine center in Latin America, it has a cultivated area of 70% of the total of vineyards in Argentina.

The main grape varieties grown in Mendoza are: Malbec, Cavernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin, Ugni Blanc, Semillón, Barbera and Riesling. There are grapes for table wines too. In addition, grapes for raisins and must are produced and exported. Most wineries can be visited, this gives people the opportunity to see their endless vineyards and to taste some of the best wines produced.

Mount Aconcagua

Aconcagua Park is located in Mendoza, 180 Km west from the capital city. It has the highest peak in the American continent: Mount Aconcagua with 6962 m. In 1983 this mount was declared protected natural area. This park has big glaciers, which are an excellent hydroelectric complex. There are important archaeological formations as well. The routes to get to the base of the mount are Rio Horcones and Rio Vacas. The main campsites are located just there: Plaza de Mulas and Plaza Argentina.

Many international guides, who have already climbed the Himalayas, come to the park every year. They say that the physical and psychological effort of climbing Mount Aconcagua is as hard as that of climbing a mount of 8000 m. This is a result of the hostile climate conditions in the Central Andes. There is little humidity in the mount and the amount of oxygen lowers for the same reason. Winds produce low atmosphere pressure and together with the isolation of the place, they make this activity extremely difficult, even for the most experienced climbers. This challenge attracts thousands of mountaineers who come to Mendoza willing to climb mount Aconcagua.

Nature and Adventure

Mendoza is place where a wide range of adventure sports can be practiced. Rafting and kayak can be practiced in the strong currents of the rivers that flow down from Los Andes mountains. For those who enjoy water sports, Mendoza has eight dams, where canoeing , windsurfing, scuba diving, water skiing, sailing, jet skiing or fishing can be practiced. Other activities include exploring caverns and caves such as "Las Brujas" and "El Tigre", in Malargue.

Trekking and mountain biking are other ways of getting to know wonderful places of this province. Horseback riding makes it possible for people to go to the heart of the mountains, since that is the only way to reach that place.

Climbing: there are options for beginner, intermediate and advanced level climbers, from low mounts to the dangerous mount Aconcagua. This mount, baptized as "Centinela de Piedra" by the Incas, is the highest in America and attracts the most experienced climbers around the world. For those who enjoy paragliding and hang gliding, these activities can be practiced from mounts not far from the city. Every activity is prepared according the physical capacities and training of each person. All the necessary safety precautions are taken well in advance. People who are fond of sightseeing can go on photographic safaris where the wild flora and fauna can be admired: "Llancanelo" lagoon in summer, with a wide variety of fauna, "Payunia", a volcanic zone with unique features and reservations of "guanacos" . Aconcagua National Park and "Volcan" Park in Tupungato. In Valle de Uco, the marvelous Diamante lagoon with the "Maipo" volcanoe and the traditional "Manzano Histórico", are perfect places for tourism.