Situated at the foot of The Andes, Mendoza is the capital city of the homonimous province and the most important city of the West of Argentina. It is one of the most chosen tourist destinations because of the various interesting activities available in the region. Mendoza is a beautiful city with streets surrounded by thick trees, wide sidewalks, wooded parks and open irrigation channels part of the web that provides water to almost the whole province.

The province is the main wine producing center in America endowed with wonderful environmental conditions for the production of wine. It is also an incredible oasis to grow fruits and vegetables.

Mendoza also offers a wealth of outdoor activities, ranging from Class III, IV, and V white-water rafting in the Mendoza River to horseback riding, mountain biking, and trekking in the Andes.
Las Leñas is a world-class ski resort in the south of the province -- playground of Porteños escaping the capital for a snowy retreat -- while Los Penitentes offers decent runs closer to Mendoza. For the bold and the brave, Aconcagua Mountain provides an irresistible challenge, its 6,960m (22,829 ft.) towering above all other peaks in the Western Hemisphere. With a good bit of endurance, money, and time on your hands, the mountain can be conquered.