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Cuyo is a charming zone to visit. When planning your next vacations, you should seriously consider this area of the Argentine Republic. Mendoza offers a complete palette of things to do and see. You love fine wine and gourmet food, Mendoza has it. If you love outdoor activities, Mendoza has the perfect scenario to practice a wide variety of action sports: gliding, cross country biking, trekking, hiking, mount climbing, you name it. You want to have it all but staying in a luxurious hotel, just like the finest hotels of the world: The Executive Hotel has it all.
The province of Mendoza is located in west-central Argentina, it has an extension of almost 150.000 square kilometers, and the population is almost 1.500.000. The provincial capital has the same name and is located north of the province. Mendoza, along with the surrounding districts has a population of almost 850.000 inhabitants. Just as the country, there is a huge contrast in the geography of Mendoza: there's everything, mountains and plains and landscape constantly alternating runs from the plains to the highest peak of the continent: Aconcagua Mountain, with almost 7.000 mts.
The city of Mendoza has an important commercial life, there are big shopping centers where you can walk, window shop, and even dine and see a show. Mendoza is the 4th most populated city of Argentina. Recreation options are many and diverse. Accomodation alternatives cover a wide range, from bed and breakfast to luxury hotels, camping sites and huts for rent. The recreation palette is broad: casino, nightclubs, theaters, museums, cinemas, wine bars, pubs and a broad cultural and artistic activity.
Are you a winter sports fan? Mendoza is the place to be. Potrerillos is a town situated on the Andes, in the Lujn de Cuyo Department of the province of Mendoza, Argentina. Lake Potrerillos is only 50 miles away from Mendoza, in the Andes valley. Potrerillos lake hosts an important marina and it reaches about 1,500 hectares with 14 miles long and nearly 3 in maximum width. The majesty of this framework, combined with natural scenic beauty, clean air, climate and the mountain environment, result in great potential for tourism and recreation worldwide. Vallecitos, an important national sky center, is in Potrerillos. There is a bed and breakfast, four shelters, visitors can rent or purchase equipment, restaurant, snack bar, and seven lifts with a capacity of 2,400 skiers per hour. Simply ask the Executive Hotel staff and they will help you set up the most convenient tour for you.