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Self Guided Podcast Tour Mendoza Calculus of Fear

Discover how a catastrophic 1861 earthquake transformed Mendoza from a colonial trap into a masterpiece of seismic urban planning. Join urban planner Tom and local expert Marina as they decode the hidden survival…

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Mendoza Calculus of Fear

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Discover how a catastrophic 1861 earthquake transformed Mendoza from a colonial trap into a masterpiece of seismic urban planning. Join urban planner Tom and local expert Marina as they decode the hidden survival mechanisms woven into the city's beautiful plazas, wide avenues, and ancient water channels. This is a journey into the architecture of survival.

- A 3.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 100 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation and History & Memory - Immersive told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

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