Mendoza
Overview
Mendoza is the most important city of the West of Argentina. Set at the foot of the Andes mountains at an altitude of 760 meters, it is only 200 km from Santiago in Chile.
The city was founded in 1561, and although this is not an Earthquake free zone, there are quite a few historic buildings of interest in the centre. The Ruinas de San Francisco mission in the Ciudad Vieja, the Museo Fundacional and the Parque San Martin are main attraction in town.
On saturdays you should visit the Plaza Espana, where a artisans market is held. For a cup of coffee, choose on of the sidewalks terraces on Avenida San Martin.
Around Mendoza there are many wineries one can visit. Other interesting options around are skiing in los Penitentes or a visit to Uspallata to explore the mountains or to the Aconcagua on the Chilean border to have a look at South America's highest mountain the Cerro Aconcagua.
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General Climate
Summers are extremely hot and dry in the city. January is particularly hot; temperatures of 45C (113 F) are not uncommon. The nearby mountains are cool, though, even in the summer. Winters are moderately cold in the city and very cold in the mountains. Many ski centers are located near Mendoza.
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The wine is excellent and extremely inexpensive. Clothing tends to be fashionable and cheap for those paying in US dollars or Euros. Electronics are imported and thus expensive. Many unique home decor items are available at good prices. Leather goods are also readily available and inexpensive.
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