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Selecting a 4 stars hotel in Mendoza city, visitants can have the best of both worlds. It is possible to go on the city tour, to get to know a provincial traditional Argentine city, yet at the same time it is continuously growing into the XXI century. Also, Mendoza has a wild aspect as well. May be, the most beautiful natural sites for the practice of outdoor sports and natural life activities are in this region.
Advancing upstream Mendoza River 25 miles from the city of Mendoza, there is Cacheuta, framed between rocky walls of amazing beauty. The name of the place has its origin in the storyof the Indian leader Cacheuta, who collected treasures to set Atahualpa free, Inca lord, who had been kidnapped by the Spanish vanquishers. Cacheuta lost his battle, and right after that his foes started to search for his hidden gold. While they were at it, they come across a spring of hot water coming out of the earth. The phenomenon was attributed to the soul of Cacheuta. The fact is that these warm waters have important therapeutic virtues, and they have become a world-class spa. There we find the power plant, a camping site, a hotel, the town hall with all services, the old railroad station and a very cute and picturesque suspension bridge.
Other great natural site to visit is Pincheira Castles. These stone formations are west of the city of Malargue, 40 kilometers, via the street Fortin Malargue. This impressive natural formation was carved by the erosion, particularly glaciers. The particular feature that it evoques a giant castle with its towers surrounded by sedimentary material. Malargue River runs at its feet and in the proximity you will find Pincheira Creek with its crystal waters. The story tells that this was the hide out of Pincheira, a famous bandit, after crimes he committed at the end of XIX century. Still in the vicinity arrowheads and Indian pottery shards can be spotted. On the side of the river there is a full service camping site where it is possible to practice a variety activities: horseback riding, trekking, fishing, mountain biking, etc.
Get to know this wonderful Argentina area, and while staying in a fine 4 stars hotel in Mendoza it is possible to still take incredible tours and taste the best of the environment as well as practice your favorite adventure sports, or simply enjoy the beauty and quiet of the Andean Chain.
