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Mendoza is known as the garden city of Argentina. It attracts people from all over the world that want to see what it has to offer.
The city, famous for its wine and food, is perched high on the sides of the Andes and its hill produce some of the best wine in the world. Its rugged terrain also offers visitors a huge range adventure activities to get their hearts pumping.
When arriving into the city there are a huge range of providers and agencies providing Mendoza tours, especially to explore the very popular vineyards that are near to the city.
However there are also other tours and trips that include exploring the city itself, the surrounding vineyards and olive groves and even white water rafting expeditions.
The Mendoza city tour takes you around all the places of interest in the city. The city is centered around a Plaza Independencia, with the plaza filled with local artisan markets in the evening. From here you can walk to most areas around the center of the city with the shopping district only a short walk away.
The Plaza is lined by the original water irrigation system which makes the city so green, this system runs around all the main plazas in the historic center of the city.
Tours will also take you the Parque General San Martin where there is Zoo and from here you can see 'Cerro de la Gloria' which is a huge hill that overlooks the city of Mendoza.
You can also go on a visit to the Frank Romero Day Amphitheatre, which is the location of the annual Fiesta de la Vendima. This is a festival when all the residents gather to celebrate the annual grape harvest, with wine being an important product for this part of Argentina.
Mendoza is Argentina's biggest wine producing area and one of the biggest in the world.
With this being the case there are a huge selection of vineyards that you are able to go explore wither independently or on a organized tour bus.
One of the most common ways to explore the huge range of vineyards is by bicycle, which allows you to explore the vineyards with full independence, and to have a relaxing afternoon if you find one that you are particularly fond of.
By cycling you are able to explore the rich country side, with a fantastic view into rural life amongst the long lines of vines that climb the hills around you.
Many of the vineyards serve food along with the generous choice of fine wines that are produced here. It is really interesting to learn about the wine making process and how to taste what is the best of wines.
Getting out in Mendoza is the best way to understand what life in Argentina is all about, and after a long day of touring, be sure to experience the best steak dinners you can get in the world.
