MENDOZA

MENDOZA
Three Days

DAY 1: Arrival In Mendoza
Arrival in Mendoza where colonial history mixes with mountains, valleys and impressive gorges and an oasis of fruit orchards and vineyards. Upon arrival, you e are met and transferred to our hotel. Mendoza is well known for its beautiful streets and avenues full of trees and nice parks. Our afternoon city tour will include the Government House, San Martin Park, Independence Square surrounded by the Municipal Theatre and the Modern Art Museum a nd from there to Plaza España, Plaza del Castillo And then a stop at La Rosaleda, a wonderful rose garden with more than 4500 rose plants. The tour ends at Cerro de la Gloria where a monument commemorates the Crossing of the Andes Conducted by General Jose de San Martin during our fight for Independence. In the afternoon, head towards the districts of Maipú and Luján de Cuyo, passing by large extensions of vineyards and fruit trees. Visit and taste the wines of two well-known wine cellars.
Overnight Accommodations

DAY 2: Mendoza
Enjoy a full day tour program in the high Andes to the Aconcagua Mountain and Christ the Redeemer. This tour starts along the Pan America Highway passing several summer villages en route to Villavicencio Gorge, famous for its thermal waters. Then on to Quebrada del Toro, El Balcon, the Amphitheatre and Los Paramillos to get to Uspallata Village located in the valley between two Mountain ranges in the Andes. Once at Puente del Inca we can enjoy the view of this natural monument, a rock formation that resembles a bridge over Las Cuevas river. From this point we can have a magnificent view of Aconcagua, the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere (22,800 feet above sea level) . The tour continues up to Las Cuevas village (10,500 feet above sea level) where following a narrow mountain road we can get to the Statue of Christ the Redeemer (13,800 feet above sea level) located at the borderline between Argentina and Chile, as a proof of friendship between the two countries. Return to the hotel.
Overnight accommodations (B/L)

DAY 3: DEPART MENDOZA
Transfer to Mendoza airport for the flight out to your next destination. (B)