MENDOZA

1. MENDOZA

2. Mendoza extends in a vast territory of 148,827 km2. It is situated in the mid-western sector of the Argentine Republic and at the feet the Andes Mountain Range, the highest of America . You can arrive to the province by plane or by land through the two main axis that cross Mendoza: National Routes 40 and 143, extending from north to south and National Route 7, the so called “bioceanic corridor”, crossing the country from east to west and connecting Buenos Aires with Santiago de Chile. Together with the neighboring provinces of San Juan , San Luis and La Rioja , Mendoza conforms the Cuyum or Cuyo Region – in the huarpe aboriginal language these words mean “pebbly soil”. The climate is nice, template and with scarce rainfall. The sun has a pact with these lands, turning the diaphanous skies into an added value for Mendoza as a tourist destination . These climatic conditions, added to the existance of rivers which are fed by thaws and the work of man, have turned the desert soil into urban and rural oasis where living and going for a visit is very pleasant. The cities in Mendoza present the particular fisonomy of a “forest-city”, finding in the tree alleys, the ditches and the cleanliness of their public spaces their distinctive elements. Besides, not only the cities but some of the high-mountain centers have specific and complementary equipment to organize congresses and fairs, where it is possible to combine work with pleasure. The rural spaces smell of vegetables, apples, cherries, apricots and above all, grapes. Mendoza is the leading viticultural center of South America and as such, it produces and exports wines to numerous countries, mainly its emblematic grape: the malbec. When taking “the Wine Roads” and “the Agrarian Routes” excursions, you can enjoy this alliance between tourism and the products of our land. Aconcagua Mount is the highest peak of America . From its 6,962 m .a.s.l., it leads all this province, where geography is generous in mountains, eternal snow, valleys, rivers, hotsprings, plains, deserts and magical oasis offering different possibilities to enjoy Mendoza 365 days a year.

3. Wine Tour and Carrodilla´s church: Wine Tour and Carrodilla´s church: This tour covers a trip through the mendocinean agricultural oasis and grapes growing areas. Afterwards, we will visit important and traditional vinicultural farms, where we will have the opportunity to taste its delicious products, and a while later we will see the Carrodilla´s church, where the patron saint of vineyards, who has the same name of the church, is found.

4. Full Day Wine Experience – Central Region Enjoy being guided by e wine maker, to taste wines and visit the most prestigious wineries of Mendoza! Early in the morning we will meet the oenologist who will accompany us throughout the tour. We will depart to Mendoza’s agricultural oasis and visit two prestigious wineries, of wine’s circuit; we will visit its facilities and be able to participate in a guided wine tasting, during which we will begin to familiarize ourselves with the local’s wines, and its elaboration process. Our guide will explain us the technique of wine tasting, wine production techniques, the importance of the cork in the bottle and the correct way to handle a glass in order to taste wine. At noon we will have lunch in a recognized winery, where we will enjoy an unforgettable gastronomic experience. In the afternoon we will be able to visit other winery and enjoy a wine tasting session. As the sun sets behind The Andes mountains, we will return to the hotel. Optional: Dinner in Wine Bar or gourmet restaurant.

5. FULL DAY EN LA MONTAÑA High mountain way consists of visiting, walking and enjoying mountain’s immensity, highlighting its landscape richness. Going along panamericana rout we will appreciate beautiful panoramas such as Cacheuta, Potrerillos and Uspallata. We will visit the historical Puente de Picheuta, Polvareads, Paramillos, Punta de Vacas. Later on, we will arrive at Los Penitentes ski center and to Puente del Inca to admire its fabulous geological shape and enjoy its hot thermal waters. Afterwards, we will enter into Agoncagua Park and do a mini trekking to arrive to Los Horcones lagoon and get from there the best view of Aconcagua Meter. Then we will continue up to Las Cuevas. Return to Mendoza. Redeeming Christ can only be visited from December to February. ADVENTURE ACTIVITY Horse riding winery tour: This is a full day excursion in which we will visit two farms, riding between vineyards and introduce ourselves in wine making process and taste its varieties. Such excursion finishes with a “delicious barbeque” and a “great mendocienan wine”. The excursion includes transfer / ride/ specialized guide/ visit to 2 wineries/ lunch. Full day excursion.