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amazing market in the main square, really cheap and very good quality goods. lots of lovely cafes just off the square. The best club is miles away from the centre, but worth a visit. Really felt like i was in Argentina, not many tourists and beautiful city. Most locals speak english as well, so...more amazing market in the main square, really cheap and very good quality goods. lots of lovely cafes just off the square. The best club is miles away from the centre, but worth a visit. Really felt like i was in Argentina, not many tourists and beautiful city. Most locals speak english as well, so if you're really stuck on your spanish they can still understand you.close

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by fitgir – posted on Apr 5, 2007

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The Napa Valley of Argentina. Rent a car and go to the Maipu and Lujan wine areas 20 or 30 kms south of Mendoza, and the 3-hour drive to view Mt. Aconcauga is great (have lunch at the Arco de las Cuevas hostel a couple of km before you get to the tunnel to Chile. And dinner in Mendoza at Francis...more The Napa Valley of Argentina. Rent a car and go to the Maipu and Lujan wine areas 20 or 30 kms south of Mendoza, and the 3-hour drive to view Mt. Aconcauga is great (have lunch at the Arco de las Cuevas hostel a couple of km before you get to the tunnel to Chile. And dinner in Mendoza at Francis Mallman's 1884 Restaurant is a wonderful experience.close

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by Johnshar – posted on Feb 18, 2007

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Mendoza is a medium sized city. Tourism is not 'in your face' as in some other places I have visited in Argentina. The streets are tree lined and there are plenty of cafes to sit and chill in whilst watching the world go by. It is a wine producing region so make sure you go and visit...more Mendoza is a medium sized city. Tourism is not 'in your face' as in some other places I have visited in Argentina. The streets are tree lined and there are plenty of cafes to sit and chill in whilst watching the world go by. It is a wine producing region so make sure you go and visit some of the vineyards! Overall, I would recommend stopping by here on your trip through Argentina.close

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by ggolds3312 – posted on Feb 2, 2007

2

Very cool place. Kinda reminds me of Las Vegas in the way that it is in the middle of a very arid place and yet has trees and vegetation of a temperate zone. I´m curious what will happen was the glaciers are gone and there is no more run off? B for party scene A for sightseeing D for...more Very cool place. Kinda reminds me of Las Vegas in the way that it is in the middle of a very arid place and yet has trees and vegetation of a temperate zone. I´m curious what will happen was the glaciers are gone and there is no more run off? B for party scene A for sightseeing D for everything costs the same as it does in Canada.. this is South America people.. come on..close

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by matvau – posted on Jan 11, 2007

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Crossing the Andes coming from Chile and Mendoza will give you a very wam welcome to Argentina! Great coffee places on the streets offering real coffe (no Nescafe!!) and freshly pressed orange juice, nice and friendly people, and a lot to see and know about wine. Great. Not too much to see in...more Crossing the Andes coming from Chile and Mendoza will give you a very wam welcome to Argentina! Great coffee places on the streets offering real coffe (no Nescafe!!) and freshly pressed orange juice, nice and friendly people, and a lot to see and know about wine. Great. Not too much to see in terms of old churches (luckily), but good for further activities like rafting, horseback riding and of course the famous winery tours... or just to hang out...close

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by verena2195 – posted on Dec 26, 2006

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Having just crossed the border from Santiago de Chile, I was amazed by how much things were cheaper in Argentina. Mendoza is the gateway city to a whole basket of exciting activities in the nearby counties. You could go trekking on horseback, tours to the Andes peaks, white water rafting, sky...more Having just crossed the border from Santiago de Chile, I was amazed by how much things were cheaper in Argentina. Mendoza is the gateway city to a whole basket of exciting activities in the nearby counties. You could go trekking on horseback, tours to the Andes peaks, white water rafting, sky diving, and definitely you can't miss a tour to the nearby vineyards!close

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by Jezzar – posted on Dec 21, 2006

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My wife and I visited Mendozxa from Santiago de Chile, where we are living for a year. It was an amazing weekend, lots of great food, especially meat - for less than the price of a Mcdonalds in Chile or England!!! Shopping was fantastic, even the nice small boutiquey shops were well...more My wife and I visited Mendozxa from Santiago de Chile, where we are living for a year. It was an amazing weekend, lots of great food, especially meat - for less than the price of a Mcdonalds in Chile or England!!! Shopping was fantastic, even the nice small boutiquey shops were well within our tight budget, My wife got some fancy (paper??) highlights on her hair for about 70pesos which is 12uk pounds... such a bargain place to visit! We didnt get time to do any trips, but next time we are back in Mendoza we will be going to a wine bodega (warehouse) and seeing wehat else we can do. Most good hostels should have english and spanish literature availablew for you to pick fromclose

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by guycross – posted on Oct 8, 2006

5

I really loved Mendoza. For an American, it was incredibly cheap. How can you not love all-you-can-eat beef for $7? You must go to Las Tinajas restaurant. It is also easy to get out of the city for outdoor adventure. My hostel offered day trips, and I went paragliding. This involved a crazy...more I really loved Mendoza. For an American, it was incredibly cheap. How can you not love all-you-can-eat beef for $7? You must go to Las Tinajas restaurant. It is also easy to get out of the city for outdoor adventure. My hostel offered day trips, and I went paragliding. This involved a crazy trip up the winding roads of one of the local mountains followed by a tranquil float over the city and all the area's mountain ranges. So beautiful and only $50! Viva Mendoza!close

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by Skohno – posted on Jun 23, 2006

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