The area of Mendoza used to be a desert, but the hands of hard-working immigrants and the blessing of water and climate have turned it into a green fertile land.
The city of Mendoza is both the capital of -and gateway to this region, which offers optimum conditions for grape cultivation and wine production. In this area, the finest Argentine wines are produced, and many vineyards can be visited to enjoy a wine tasting!
The Andes mountain range and the highest peak in the Americas (Mount Aconcagua 6,954m) can be seen from the entire region and can be visited on a full-day excursion.