Located
in the west of the country, this region occupies a vast strip at the
foot of the Andes Range. From its heights flow the rivers San Juan,
Mendoza and Tunuyán which have transformed the area into an oasis
where the vineyard is the protagonist. The green cities of Cuyo are
surrounded by the charming waters of its irrigation channels. The
name “Cuyo” is due to its arid irregular land that lies next to the
highest mountains. Nowadays, Cuyo is also “the land of the sun and
the good wine”.
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Aconcagua
Rises up to 6,959m. It is one of the most important mountains in the
world and the highest one in the Western Hemisphere. It is a mythical
mountain for climbers all around the world.
Climate
This is a high-pressure and equatorial calm zone where there is little
air circulation. In the plains clouds and rains are hardly seen. Only
in the mountains are there rains, mostly in winter and snowstorms.
During
the day, high temperatures makes air mass rise from the valleys and
mountains slopes while pressure in the top goes down, forming scenic
white cumulus. At night the opposite happens: temperatures fall and
the air in the altitudes increase its density making winds descend
to the valleys. This characteristic does not apply at high altitudes.
From 1,700 meters up, the daily thermal range abruptly increases making
night very cold.
Vineyards
Numerous
vineyards, processing plants and oil fields are characteristic of
this region, surrounded by many crystal-clear rivers bordered by lush
vegetation. Viticulture is more than just an economic activity in
this region. It is deeply-rooted in its history; it means tradition
and internationally renowned wines. The Vintage is the biggest
popular festival of Mendoza. It consists of a series of cultural and
artistic activities. During the Vintage, the province lights up and
celebrates the end of a working year in the vineyards.
Visiting
Mendoza is the main entrance for this region. This is a modern
city with tree-lined streets and bordered by the typical channels,
squares, and parks. We recommend 2-3 nights as a minimum stay. There are hotels from 5* to tourist class. |
