The province of Mendoza is home to some of the tallest mountains on Earth. The king of the Andes mountain range is Aconcagua. Measuring 6,960 meters above sea level, it is the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemisphere, and the highest outside of Asia. Other giants include Cero El Plata, which measures 5,955 meters, and stands along a subsection of the Andes.
Country Code
+54
Language
Spanish
Currency
Argentinian peso
Best time to visit
Visit during the warmer months between November and March for ideal mountain climbing conditions
What’s the weather like?
The province is dominated by a continental climate. The lowlands are hot in summer while the higher altitude sections are cooler
The province of Mendoza lies across the central west region of Argentina, along the border with Chile. The Andes mountain range runs down the border with Chile, while at lower altitude its vineyards are famed from across the world for its quality. The province of Mendoza is home to the enormous Aconcagua, which at 6,960 meters above sea level is the highest mountain in both the Southern and Western Hemisphere
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