Known best for its wine, Mendoza is a bustling city to the east of Mount Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere. Although it draws its share of adventure travelers, lured by the climbing, skiing, hiking and rafting opportunities within an easy drive of downtown, the area’s more than 1,000 vineyards bring oenophiles in even greater numbers.
Boasting the most challenging extreme ski runs in all of Latin America and one of the world's longest intermediate runs, Las Leñas (near Mendoza) offers 27 runs total in all levels of difficulty, as well as slalom stadium and unbeatable off-piste areas. Between summit and base lies a 4,000 foot vertical drop.
Most Argentinean wine is produced in the mountainous Cuyo region, and visiting oenophiles rave about their experiences here. Whether you take a packaged tour of vineyards or explore on your own (some TripAdvisor travelers recommend renting a bike!), you’re sure to come home with amazing memories… and probably a new favorite Malbec.
Discover the best hotels in Argentina including Llao Llao Hotel Resort, Golf & Spa, Mine Hotel Boutique, Duque Hotel Boutique & Spa, Palladio Hotel Buenos Aires - MGallery, Park Hyatt Mendoza, Savoy Hotel, Hilton Buenos Aires, Hampton by Hilton Bariloche, Cyan Recoleta Hotel, Holiday Inn Express Rosario, an IHG Hotel.
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