A small city on the eastern side of the Andes mountain chain, Mendoza, Argentina's claim to fame is the production of some of the world's best red wines, including that made from the Malbec grape. A city of just 110,000 people, it's a 2 hour flight/14 hour bus ride from Mendoza, making it quite accessible for a long weekend.
The province is much more tranquilo (relaxed) than Buenos Aires and many of the traditions that Argentina is known for, such as the daily siesta in which stores close down for a few hours in mid-afternoon so employees can take refuge from the heat and take a nap) are still present here.
Just outside of the city and further into the province is Mt. Aconcagua, North and South America's highest peak, at nearly 23,000 feet. The region is home to some of the best skiing in South America and lots of outdoor activities such as rafting, biking and hiking. This trip didn't afford me the opportunity to leave the city limits, so enjoy the random photos above from Mendoza City.
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