Mendoza: Province and City

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Mendoza Province and City
Maria Cox October 19, 2005
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Mendoza the land of good sun and of good wine

• 70 of national viticulture production occurs in
  province
  
• Red varieties of little color 50
• Red varieties 26
• White varieties 24
• Principal economic activity

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The City

• 1 million inhabitants
• Vendimia festival
• Culture, museums, night life, cafes
• General San Martin Park

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The National Institute for Agricultural
Technology -INTA

• Research center for agriculture
• Technological development
• Rural development and extension
• Relationships with industry and universities
• Farm services

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Recreation

• White-water rafting
• Climbing
• Horseback riding
• Skiing in the winter
• Cave exploration
• Winery tours

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References

• http//www.inta.gov.ar/mendoza/
• http//www.condorjourneys-adventures.com/argentina
  _wine.asp
  
• http//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mendoza
• http//www.travelsur.net/mendoza.htm
• http//gosouthamerica.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite
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  w.vino.com2Fexplore2Farticle.asp3FAID3D11626C
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