Mendoza: First Day

Today was our first day in Mendoza, Argentina. After settling in our Airbnb, we started our day by visiting Plaza Independencia, the main square of the city. It was a sunny and warm day, and we enjoyed walking around the spacious park, admiring the fountain and the statues.

The start of our exploration made us hungry, so we had a nice lunch sitting outdoors in the pedestrian zone. We enjoyed a nice pizza and a chicken salad. After lunch we stopped by a travel agency to book a wine tour. We were successful and our tour will be Saturday.

From there, we walked to Plaza España, another charming square that features Spanish tiles, a mosaic fountain and a monument to the Spanish immigrants. We learned that Mendoza has a strong cultural and historical connection to Spain, as it was founded by Pedro del Castillo in 1561.

We enjoyed seeing the wonderful architecture in Mendoza. Architectural styles include; Colonial, Neoclassical, Art Deco, Modernist, and Contemporary.

We had a great first day in Mendoza, and we can't wait to see more of this amazing city tomorrow.Read more