Mendoza (Spanish pronunciation: [menˈdosa]) is the capital city of Mendoza Province, 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. As of the 2001 census [INDEC], Mendoza's population was 110,993. The metropolitan population was 848,660 in 2001, making Greater Mendoza the fourth largest census metropolitan area in the country. Ruta Nacional 7, the major road running between Buenos Aires and Santiago, runs through Mendoza. The city is a frequent stopover for climbers on their way to Aconcagua (the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere) and for adventure travelers interested in mountaineering, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and other sports. In the winter, skiers come to the city for its easy access to the Andes. Two of the main industries of the Mendoza area are wine making and olive oil production

Mendoza is a city in western Argentina, capital of the province of the same name. It has 110,000 habitants. It is also a council, composed entirely by the territory formerly known as department capital (Mendoza).

Economic activity is linked with industry (production of wine, food and other drinks) and the extraction and refining of oil. It is also a major tourist center and the university.

The city has an excellent afforestation with many trees. The city is centered around the Independence Square with a pedestrian street, Av. Sarmiento. There are many outdoor bars, located mainly in the Pedestrian Sarmiento, Columbus Avenue, Avenida San Martin and Avenida Aristides Villanueva, and the sidewalks are broad, well-preserved, clean and invite walking.