Argentina produces many fabulous wines and many of
the country’s best vineyards can be found in the fertile valleys
surrounding Mendoza. Several of these estates can be visited and their
fine wines sampled. Nestling in the foothills of the Andes, Mendoza is
a pleasant town with plenty of open spaces and green areas. Visible from
the town, Mount Aconcagua is at 6960 metres the highest peak in the Americas.
The road to Chile passes near Aconcagua and on a cloud free day the views
are tremendous. Nearby is the fascinating geological site of Puente del
Inca. Formed by sulphurous hot springs, a 20 metre high brightly coloured ‘bridge’ has
slowly evolved and now spans the mighty Mendoza River.
Properties
Park Hyatt
Located in the heart of Mendoza, the Park Hyatt is an elegant
hotel with a beautiful 19th century Spanish façade. There is a
charming courtyard complete with fountains and palms and a grand columned
lobby. The hotel has 186 rooms, all of which are finished to a high standard.
Argentina is a vast country and much of the land is virgin territory.
From windswept Patagonia in the south with its stunning glacial and mountain scenery, through cosmopiltan Buenos Aires to the mighty Iguazú Falls in the tropical north-east, Argentina is a country of
great diversity.
