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City Tour of Mendoza

We begin the adventure in the stunning ruins of San Francisco, a vestige full of history that will transport you to the ancient city of Mendoza. We will visit the famous Plaza Independencia, inaugurated in 1863, where…

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Cerro de la Gloria

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We begin the adventure in the stunning ruins of San Francisco, a vestige full of history that will transport you to the ancient city of Mendoza. We will visit the famous Plaza Independencia, inaugurated in 1863, where you can enjoy its charming satellite squares: San Martín, Spain, Italy and Chile along with the Civic Center, home of the emblematic Banner of the Army of the Andes.

Next, marvel at San Martin General Park, the largest green lung in the province that houses the beautiful Rosedal and the peaceful Lake General Espejo. The tour will culminate at Cerro de la Gloria, with its imposing monument to the Liberator Army, a key symbol of Mendoza’s history.

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