Fun facts about Mendoza
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Mendoza was founded on 2 March 1561 by Pedro del Castillo.
Mendoza
Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes.
From the “History” section
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The city was rebuilt after a severe earthquake in 1861, incorporating innovative urban designs.
Mendoza
Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes.
From the “History” section
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The Fiesta Nacional de la Vendimia includes a beauty pageant with 17 queens competing from each department of Mendoza Province.
Mendoza
Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes.
From the “Culture” section
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Mendoza's climate is characterized as arid, with most precipitation falling in the summer months.
Mendoza
Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes.
From the “Climate” section
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Mendoza hosted six matches during the 1978 FIFA World Cup at the Malvinas Argentinas Stadium.
Mendoza
Argentina
Mendoza, officially the City of Mendoza, is the capital of the province of Mendoza in Argentina. It is located in the northern-central part of the province, in a region of foothills and high plains, on the eastern side of the Andes.
From the “Sports” section
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