MENDOZA
First established below the snow-capped peaks of the Andes in 1561, this
western province has become a leading travel destination and global wine
capital, converting Argentina into the fifth largest wine producer on earth.
Despite the destructive earthquake of 1861, the capital is thriving with business.
As Argentina's premier wine destination, Jesuit missionaries planted the first
vines here centuries ago. Ironically termed Cuyo (Desert Land), this region has
become a fertile paradise for wine investors and connoisseurs, attracting
thousands with luxurious cellars and multi-colored vineyards. Despite its arid
nature, Mendoza boasts a vast harvest of grapes, walnuts, olives, and other
delectable treats. The annual Vendimia Wine Festival celebrates this harvest
each March with dazzling parades and pageants. Multi-million dollar investments
have invaded Mendoza in the form of deluxe bodegas, most of which are open
to the public for guided tours, fine meals, and delicious tastings. Aside from
sipping on tall glasses of burgundy Malbec and sparkling Chardonnay, clients
might also raft local raging rivers or ski the steep white slopes leading into Chile.
Parque San Martín, named for the national liberator, offers 1000 acres of open
pastures and sports clubs, including an artificial lake intended for rowing.
First established below the snow-capped peaks of the Andes in 1561, this
western province has become a leading travel destination and global wine
capital, converting Argentina into the fifth largest wine producer on earth.
Despite the destructive earthquake of 1861, the capital is thriving with business.
As Argentina's premier wine destination, Jesuit missionaries planted the first
vines here centuries ago. Ironically termed Cuyo (Desert Land), this region has
become a fertile paradise for wine investors and connoisseurs, attracting
thousands with luxurious cellars and multi-colored vineyards. Despite its arid
nature, Mendoza boasts a vast harvest of grapes, walnuts, olives, and other
delectable treats. The annual Vendimia Wine Festival celebrates this harvest
each March with dazzling parades and pageants. Multi-million dollar investments
have invaded Mendoza in the form of deluxe bodegas, most of which are open
to the public for guided tours, fine meals, and delicious tastings. Aside from
sipping on tall glasses of burgundy Malbec and sparkling Chardonnay, clients
might also raft local raging rivers or ski the steep white slopes leading into Chile.
Parque San Martín, named for the national liberator, offers 1000 acres of open
pastures and sports clubs, including an artificial lake intended for rowing.
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