Mendoza has a long history with explorers and adventure-seekers. In 1561, the founder of the city, Pedro del Castillo, traveled from Chile over a 13,120ft\/4,000m pass to create a new settlement for the Spanish \u2013 no easy feat! Today, 450 years later, the city is thriving with about 110,000 inhabitants and strong wine and tourism industries.<\/p>\n

Many mountaineers who travel to Argentina to attempt the summit of South America\u2019s highest mountain, Aconcagua, only visit the national park office to obtain their climbing permits before heading to the mountains; they don\u2019t know what they\u2019re missing. The beautiful tree-lined streets and shady plazas of the city are rich with history, culture and class. Read the full \u201cThings To Do in Mendoza\u201d article<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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Left:<\/strong> Grapes on the vine; Right:<\/strong> A picturesque bodega<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

To learn more about our wine tours, contact our office at info@bergadventures.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Upcoming Aconcagua Trip Dates: <\/h3>\n
January 14-February 3, 2012<\/p>\n
January 12-February 1, 2013<\/p>\n
If you like this article, you may want to visit our Expedition Preparation Page<\/a> for more interesting information to help you get ready for your trip. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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