Mendoza
Argentina · Mendoza ProvinceAR
City in Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes. As of the 2010 census [INDEC], Mendoza had a population of 115,041 with a metropolitan population of 1,055,679, making Greater Mendoza the fourth largest census metropolitan area in the country.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 127,160
- Coordinates
- -32.891, -68.827
- Timezone
- America/Argentina/Mendoza
- Elevation
- 769 m
Overview of Mendoza
Mendoza sits in Mendoza Province, Argentina and reads as a medium-sized town. With 127,160 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 769 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Our data highlights nature, culture and water sports above everything else. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Mendoza
Nature in Mendoza
(21)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. Counting everything, 21 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mendoza.
Culture in Mendoza
(17)Mendoza records Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles under culture. It is a direct read of Mendoza's activity profile. That is 17 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Water Sports in Mendoza
(15)Mendoza's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Jet Skiing, Kayaking and Kiteboarding. It is a direct read of Mendoza's activity profile. Altogether 15 options are tagged here.
Sports in Mendoza
(14)Looking for sports? Mendoza has Biking, Golf, Hiking, Hiking Trails and Horse Trails. Counting everything, 14 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mendoza.
Adventure in Mendoza
(13)The adventure shortlist for Mendoza: Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. Everything listed here comes from what Mendoza is actually tagged with. There are 13 tagged experiences in this group.
Nightlife in Mendoza
(10)Mendoza records Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events under nightlife. Everything listed here comes from what Mendoza is actually tagged with. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Wellness in Mendoza
(7)Under wellness, Mendoza is tagged with Farms, Hammam, Ranches, Spa and Therms. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mendoza.
Family in Mendoza
(4)The family shortlist for Mendoza: Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. All of it is drawn from Mendoza's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Shopping in Mendoza
(2)The shopping shortlist for Mendoza: Food and Shopping. Everything listed here comes from what Mendoza is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Mendoza
(2)Under other activities, Mendoza is tagged with Fishing and Secret. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Mendoza.
Best time to visit Mendoza
The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
Getting there & around
Mendoza is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Argentina/Mendoza.
Similar destinations
Places near Mendoza that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mendoza known for?
- Mendoza is mainly a destination for nature, culture and water sports, set in Mendoza Province, Argentina with around 127,160 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mendoza?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Mendoza. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mendoza?
- The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month. Winter-sports plans point to June to August. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. Plan water days for December to March.
- Where is Mendoza located?
- Administratively, Mendoza sits in Mendoza Province, Argentina — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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